[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Philip Williamson
My best time on the 1 mile hill on the lunch loop was on the Quickbeam with an 82 gear. Hard, but I've worked just as hard on the geared bikes I ride on that loop. I've had my QB since they were launched, and I'd ride it anywhere. The other Sheldonish thing about them is that a dingle (two

[RBW] Spot the Riv product

2013-11-24 Thread Scot Brooks
I've never come across a Rivendell product placed in an ad for something else until just now, and it sure fancied up the thing. Wonder if anyone else has stumbled across something similar. Check out the last image for a sweet Sackville. http://freemanseattle.com/products/the-freeman -- You

[RBW] OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

2013-11-24 Thread IanA
Gets pretty cold up here, with wind chill just in the last week it was -28 Celsius (minus 18F) on my six mile snow laden commute to work, I have some mitts very similar to these http://outdoorjay.blogspot.ca/2013/02/mec-logan-mitts-review.html with removable fleece inners and the leather

Re: [RBW] OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread nawrock
Tom, Thanks for posting this. Great short read, I love this kind of stuff. Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 9:26:32 PM Subject: [RBW] OT but brings a

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

2013-11-24 Thread nawrock
Rivendell carried these about ten years ago, bought a pair then and still in use now. They are pretty worn as they are my go to glove for cold riding temps. Sometimes I will pull the half mits over them.

Re: [RBW] OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread Eric Platt
A seriously cool story. Thanks for sharing that one. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 7:02 AM, nawr...@comcast.net wrote: Tom, Thanks for posting this. Great short read, I love this kind of stuff. Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO -- *From: *Tom

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

2013-11-24 Thread Eric Platt
Below 35 usually some Capo gloves that do a good job of blocking the wind. They have some padding which is why I chose them. Below about 25 then will pull out either some lobster gloves or choppers (deerskin mitten covers over ragg wool mittens). Had the latter on a ride yesterday when the

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

2013-11-24 Thread Matthew J
Freezing to around 20 or so I use some thick Alpaca gloves over a thin silk liner. When it drops below 20 Pearl Izumi lobsters. Have not yet cycled in weather cold enough to wear something under the Lobsters. Those gloves are darn warm. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 7:20:30 AM UTC-6, EricP

[RBW] mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
2 annoying mechanical issues on my Sam Hillborne: 1. Creaking - sometimes more, sometimes less, but dramatic enough to be easily heard by someone riding next to me. Tried so far - tightening chain ring bolts; cleaning, oiling and finaly replacing the chain; playing with FD trim

Re: [RBW] mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Chain length? On Sunday, November 24, 2013, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: 2 annoying mechanical issues on my Sam Hillborne: 1. Creaking - sometimes more, sometimes less, but dramatic enough to be easily heard by someone riding next to me. Tried so far - tightening chain ring bolts;

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread ted
Jay, If shifting and gears work fine in friction mode but not indexed, the indexing must not be putting the derailleur in the proper location at the clicks. To get it correct adjust the barrel adjuster at the rear derailleur. You want the chain centered on the cog. Most likely if you look

[RBW] Re: OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Most definitely ON TOPIC... Thx. On Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:26:32 PM UTC-5, Tom Virgil wrote: Redemptionhttp://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fpvcycling.wordpress.com%2F2013%2F11%2F19%2Fredemption%2Fsa=Dsntz=1usg=AFQjCNE54S1517TQYzFgjHtHWAXzGM-rGA With best regards Tom -- You

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Edwin W
My creaks have mostly been saddle related, and I have heard lots of good solutions on this list. Good luck! Edwin -- 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

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Dave Johnston
I have had mysterious creaking coming from the saddle and the cable housing before. The housing only creaked when I was turning the bars though. -Dave J On Sunday, November 24, 2013 10:08:27 AM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: My creaks have mostly been saddle related, and I have heard lots of good

[RBW] mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Kelly
Noises suck.. Chased one all morning once only to find here was still ice from the last ride I'm the insulated water bottle. Creak instead of knock.. Seat post / saddle - handlebars / stem ... Noise only when pedaling or when climbing when? Shifting .. I do this .. Loosen cable completely and

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

2013-11-24 Thread justinaugust
I definitely get into the synthetics for cold weather gear - even if it's just the outer shell. Smartwool liner with lobster gloves for coldest, some windproofed commuter gloves from City Sports for around town and classy time, some Garneau full fingers if I'm full off road to keep dexterity.

Re: [RBW] Spot the Riv product

2013-11-24 Thread cyclotourist
Not to mention the urban hatchet! On 11/24/13, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: I've never come across a Rivendell product placed in an ad for something else until just now, and it sure fancied up the thing. Wonder if anyone else has stumbled across something similar. Check out the

[RBW] Re: OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Great story, thanks. Now I need to get on mine for some mental purification! On Saturday, November 23, 2013 8:26:32 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-24 Thread Ron Mc
throwing up another stove option here. http://www.solostove.com/ Solo Stove burns wood or alcohol. It was recommended by my buddy who was air force special ops and spent most of his career flying rescue in Alaska. On Monday, August 26, 2013 11:06:15 PM UTC-5, velomann wrote: +1 on snow

[RBW] FS: Atlantis (51cm and 58cm) and VO Campeur in Montreal

2013-11-24 Thread Eugene
Hi All, A dear friend has a few nice bikes up for sale in Montreal. They are all in superb condition. I can help facilitate to Toronto. http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/4164897917.html http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/4197239757.html

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
I love my Kelly Kettle. Boils water amazingly fast and I can grill steaks on it after. http://www.kellykettleusa.com With abandon, Patrick On Friday, August 23, 2013 5:47:01 PM UTC-6, richd...@gmail.com wrote: With all the camping talk I wanted to share that I'm impressed with the Vargo

[RBW] OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread RoadieRyan
Wow -- 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, send email to

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Michael
Hi Jay, Creaking: 1.Are you using a sprung saddle? Mine started creaking and I couldn't tell where it was coming from on the bike. Bounce in your saddle a few times and see if that is what it is. 2.Snug brake lever mounting bolts. 3.Thoroughly grease stem shaft and wedge and reinsert

[RBW] Late to the Jacket Party

2013-11-24 Thread Rich Powers
I know many could not sleep until I shared my jacket opinion! :-) I could not sleep spending that kind of money on a riv jacket- just my nature. But...I would accept it as a gift from a family memberhint, hint. I actually really like the Brompton one, tried it on in a shop and loved it.

[RBW] fs: Schwalbe - Big Apples tires - 26 x 2.15 (TWO/PAIR!)

2013-11-24 Thread Eric
fs: a pair of Schwalbe Big Apples 26x2.15, minimal wear, asking $50 shipped. I purchased these used off the RBW group awhile back but I've never ridden them and they've just collected dust. Excellent condition too so let's get 'em to a new home! Thanks! - Eric -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: fs: Marathon Schwalbe Big Apple HS430 wire - 700x50 (PAIR/NEW!)

2013-11-24 Thread Eric
SOLD! -- 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, send email to

[RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

2013-11-24 Thread wjspencer
Has anyone looked at the price of a Hilltrek Ventile jacket? This is very reasonably priced regardless of where it is made. The type of cotton used to make this type of material is rare and therefore pricey. I think we all know that Rivendell doesn't mark up the items they have made an

[RBW] Re: FS: Pacenti PL23 650b rims Grand Bois Hetre EL tires

2013-11-24 Thread ColonelJLloyd
$130/pair or $70 each for the rims. $160 shipped for the tires and 2 new Q Tubes Super Light tubes. $40 plus shipping for a brand new pair of VO 52mm Zeppelin fenders and hardware. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

2013-11-24 Thread Howard
x2 on Lobster gloves. I have an old pair (bought at REI around 1995) and usually wear them whenever the temp is below 45 F. The coldest was during a commute last winter, temps were in the mid-20s and they still worked pretty well. On Saturday, November 23, 2013 4:31:58 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: I

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

2013-11-24 Thread Mark Reimer
Ryan 'from Winnipeg'? Had no idea there were more Winnipeggers on this board, and an owner of multiple Riv's and an XO-1 to boot!? Can only assume we've ridden past each other a few times at some point. For me - larger tires absolutely. Went from 23's to 33 Jack Browns, what a revelation.

Re: [RBW] Re: You Know You're Addicted to Rivendell When . . .

2013-11-24 Thread Cecily Walker
When you look through every single one of Bob's unboxing/assembling photos with a smile on your face, even though you don't have a Hunqapillar. :-D On Saturday, November 23, 2013 7:54:08 PM UTC-8, Statrixbob wrote: When you've got more than one of these sorts of photos in your collection...

Re: [RBW] fs: Schwalbe - Big Apples tires - 26 x 2.15 (TWO/PAIR!)

2013-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Eric -- no cash now, but if you still have them in a month, and care to tell me, AND if I have the cash then, I'll buy them for my daughter's bike. On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: fs: a pair of Schwalbe Big Apples 26x2.15, minimal wear, asking $50 shipped.

Re: [RBW] Late to the Jacket Party

2013-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
I'm not in the market for one, and frankly I'd rather wear more conventional cycling clothing; BUT!: IF I were commuting regularly as I did pre-2008, and IF this jacket is superior to, say, my Patagonia stretch knit that blocks wind but not sweat (rain for me is really a non-issue), I THINK I

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
The Quickbeam is still my preferred bike. Simple, predictable, comfortable. At times challenging and painful. But always a consistent yardstick. Always patient and encouraging when I'm lacking. You can set it up a myriad of ways - change and add gearing options. All that being said, it's

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Uh that would be: No reason to expect the SO _NOT_ to continue that. - Jim / cyclofiend / cyclofi...@gmail.com -- 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

[RBW] Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-24 Thread Paul Germain
There's not nearly enough Right Coast content here, so I wanted to chime in with the story this trip on my Sam up and down the Delaware (River) Water Gap between upper NJ PA. (The river forms the state boundary.) Early this past spring, Joan Oppel posted pics of her trip in the Water Gap

[RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Not too off topic, I hope, given all the paelo stuff. Can anyone recommend a ketchup that is not hugely over-sweetened like Heinz's typical, with all its corn syrup? I don't care about the carbs, I just very much dislike the way the sugar masks the flavor. I've found Westbrae here:

[RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
paelo indeed. good one! I had a very good seafood paelo in Llanes, Spain. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 2:26:19 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: Not too off topic, I hope, given all the paelo stuff. Can anyone recommend a ketchup that is not hugely over-sweetened like Heinz's typical, with

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis (51cm and 58cm) and VO Campeur in Montreal

2013-11-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
The 58 is pretty tempting, even with only a flirt in lieu of an actual pricetag. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 8:06:22 AM UTC-8, Eugene wrote: Hi All, A dear friend has a few nice bikes up for sale in Montreal. They are all in superb condition. I can help facilitate to Toronto.

[RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
We use Muir Glen Organic, which still has more sugar than we'd like, but our homemade attempts have been unsatisfactory. We also use it as the base for our BBQ. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, November 24, 2013 3:26:19 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Not too off topic, I hope, given all the

[RBW] Re: OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread hsmitham
Dear Tom, Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt story...we so often see these people and think lost cause it goes to show a bit of caring can change a life. I know you and your lovely wife help how you can my friend. As Montclair Bobby said definitely on topic. Happy Thanksgiving. ~Hugh On

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-24 Thread Michael
Thanks Paul! Looks like a nice ride! I wonder if one can ride the whole Appalacian trail. I saw that picture of that sign Maine to Georgia. Sounds like east coast camping/riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread hsmitham
Patrick, Don't know if you have Trader Joe's out there but they sell an organic ketchup that has 2 grams of sugar per table spoon like Deacon I'd like none. ~Hugh On Sunday, November 24, 2013 2:26:19 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: Not too off topic, I hope, given all the paelo stuff. Can

[RBW] 11-24-13 - a set on Flickr

2013-11-24 Thread Eric Norris
Another ride to Napa, this time on my Riv Road: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157638022486764/ --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread sameness
(And what wine goes best with ketchup?) Might I suggest a nice 57 varietal? Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- 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

[RBW] Re: You Know You're Addicted to Rivendell When . . .

2013-11-24 Thread hsmitham
When you think everyone is a potential Rivendell rider and needs to hear the gospel. Kidding! It's really those on uncomfortable looking bikes holding a grimace. ~Hugh On Saturday, November 23, 2013 3:08:38 PM UTC-8, Evan wrote: You stay up until 1am, on a weeknight, to read every single

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-24 Thread WETH
Paul, Great pictures to view and write-up to read on a cold November night. Thanks, Erl -- 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: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great looking trip! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, November 24, 2013 2:02:35 PM UTC-7, BIKIE46 wrote: There's not nearly enough Right Coast content here, so I wanted to chime in with the story this trip on my Sam up and down the Delaware (River) Water Gap between upper NJ PA. (The

RE: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Larry Powers
My QB is my favorite bike. When I am in shape and the bike is unloaded there is to hill I can't climb with one gear. Also for winter commuting there is much less maintenance. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 07:26:53

RE: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Larry Powers
I always thought the 2 speed design of the QB was a good idea. But for my riding I have never needed it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:13:02 -0800 From: ashtab...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-24 Thread Anne Paulson
Most of the Appalachian Trail does not allow bikes. On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 3:09 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Paul! Looks like a nice ride! I wonder if one can ride the whole Appalacian trail. I saw that picture of that sign Maine to Georgia. Sounds like east coast

[RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread TM
This one is pretty good: http://www.stevespaleogoods.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Chef-Ketchup I'm also a big fan of their PaleoKits (jerky and nuts), which are great meals for frequent flyers trying to avoid airport meals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-24 Thread Anne Paulson
Great looking trip. I'm originally from northern New Jersey, and would love to ride that area again some time. Not, though, in November, at least for camping... b. On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 1:02 PM, Paul Germain germain...@aol.com wrote: There's not nearly enough Right Coast content here, so I

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 24, 2013, at 4:26 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Or can someone take me to a reliable (and personally tested, if recommended) recipe? My wife took up canning last year and made a tomato jam that is very good as a ketchup sort of thing as well as being a nice change of

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Will
I think they went away because the world has tens of thousands of decent 1970s and 1980s 531 lugged, butted, frames with horizontal rear drop outs. Most have road-sport geometry (73 degree seat tubes), many have clearance for 32mm tires. You can make a single speed, a very good one, for the

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis (51cm and 58cm) and VO Campeur in Montreal

2013-11-24 Thread dougP
Some lucky couple could have one seriously Merry Christmas. Kinda makes you wonder what he's hanging onto? dougP On Sunday, November 24, 2013 8:06:22 AM UTC-8, Eugene wrote: Hi All, A dear friend has a few nice bikes up for sale in Montreal. They are all in superb condition. I can help

[RBW] Re: 11-24-13 - a set on Flickr

2013-11-24 Thread dougP
Thanks Eric. Looks like a day well spent. dougP On Sunday, November 24, 2013 3:14:39 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Another ride to Napa, this time on my Riv Road:

[RBW] Re: 11-24-13 - a set on Flickr

2013-11-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great looking barn. I rode a mile before deciding the black ice risk was too much and heading back to my barn. Grin. I did get a 5k run in on the lowland trail though. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 4:14:39 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: Another ride to Napa, this time on my Riv Road:

[RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread dougP
Jim: So you took a 700c wheeled bike converted to 650b? Ignoring the tires for the moment, doesn't that lower everything 19 mm? What effect does it have on the handling? I've read about picking a wheel size designing a bike around that, so this seems a radical change. OTH, people have

Re: [RBW] Half Mitts

2013-11-24 Thread Aaron Young
'Nother update: if you have a thumbed-half mitt, and you want a thumbless, you can easily tuck the thumb between the back of the hand and the mitt. Easy as pie, and its there when the temp. drops. -Aaron Thumb-Tuck-Maneuver Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 5:27 PM, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Isn't the sole point of this conversion exercise that you can use *fatter* tires, and significantly fatter tires? So, while you might lose some bb height, you won't lose nearly the whole 19 mm ? A 622X23 mm tire is about 26 1/2 in diameter. A 559 X 1 tire is about 24 in diameter. A 559X35 mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread Jim Cloud
The early models of the Rivendell Road were designed for a 700x28c tire size, I don't believe you would be able to fit a 650x42b size tire between the chainstays of those particular bikes (I also own an original 1996 model of the Road Standard). I don't, however, see a post by the OP that

Re: [RBW] 11-24-13 - a set on Flickr

2013-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Between Eric and Deacon and others, we have a good list portfolio of well done on- and off-road photos. On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Another ride to Napa, this time on my Riv Road: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157638022486764/

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis (51cm and 58cm) and VO Campeur in Montreal

2013-11-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
He said he's either keeping the 58 'tlantis or the VO Campeur, whichever one doesn't sell. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 4:13:08 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: Some lucky couple could have one seriously Merry Christmas. Kinda makes you wonder what he's hanging onto? dougP On Sunday, November

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/24/2013 09:12 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: The early models of the Rivendell Road were designed for a 700x28c tire size, I don't believe you would be able to fit a 650x42b size tire between the chainstays of those particular bikes (I also own an original 1996 model of the Road Standard).

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis (51cm and 58cm) and VO Campeur in Montreal

2013-11-24 Thread cyclotourist
What, what, what! That's sacrilege according to my world-view! On 11/24/13, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: He said he's either keeping the 58 'tlantis or the VO Campeur, whichever one doesn't sell. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 4:13:08 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: Some lucky couple could

[RBW] Re: OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-24 Thread Tom Virgil
Dear Hugh, Thank you for the kind words. Indeed, my dear wife, Jahan, is my inspiration and motivator for caring. The current plan is do some serving at Father Joe's in the early AM and return home for a mostly pre-prepared Thanksgiving meal with family at home. We are allowing our

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-24 Thread cyclotourist
Daddy's is the way to go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daddies Don't know about the sugar content, but s much better than ketchup. http://www.britishfooddepot.com/Daddies-Brown-Sauce-198g-1378.htm On 11/24/13, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Nov 24, 2013, at 4:26 PM, Patrick

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread iamkeith
Excuse sloppy post from phone keyboard: ive, a couple of times found squeek at bb due to bb mounting threads - particularly the kind with sepparate retainer cups like phil. Remove, clean threads, re-install with teflon plumbing tape , instead of lock-tite. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis (51cm and 58cm) and VO Campeur in Montreal

2013-11-24 Thread dougP
He'll become another one posting wish I'd NEVER sold my Atlantis!... dougP On Sunday, November 24, 2013 7:35:34 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: What, what, what! That's sacrilege according to my world-view! On 11/24/13, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: He

[RBW] Re: 11-24-13 - a set on Flickr

2013-11-24 Thread Don Compton
Eric, I have ridden a lot of the roads around Napa, Berryessa, and Sonoma County. Where is that Bar? On Sunday, November 24, 2013 3:14:39 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Another ride to Napa, this time on my Riv Road:

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Thanks everyone, I will try some of these fine suggestions this weekend. Until then I will rediscover friction and headphones. Jay On Sunday, November 24, 2013 4:07:51 PM UTC+2, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: 2 annoying mechanical issues on my Sam Hillborne: 1. Creaking - sometimes more,

[RBW] Recommendations for a front derailer on a compact double?

2013-11-24 Thread Mike On A Bike
I just set up my Sam with a 48/34 White Industries crankset and I need a new derailer for this drivetrain setup. It was probably just my mechanical ineptitude, but I couldn't get my Campy Mirage derailer (that I had for a triple) to work with it. I've not been thrilled with the Mirage anyhow,

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread hsmitham
+1 on the saddle creak. ~Hugh On Sunday, November 24, 2013 6:07:51 AM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: 2 annoying mechanical issues on my Sam Hillborne: 1. Creaking - sometimes more, sometimes less, but dramatic enough to be easily heard by someone riding next to me. Tried so far -

[RBW] Solo riding is good riding.

2013-11-24 Thread Manuel Acosta
Got to explore last weekend solo. Left late, ended early. Pretty daunting to be in the shadow of the mountain that you have to climb over. But like most things in life that daunting task can be tackled one step (er.. pedal rotation?) at a time. Pictures proved that Mark Abele was right.

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread grant
Nothing's ever for sure gone for good, but here's the thing with the SimpleBeams (forgive the gross generalizations used to make the point without accounting for exceptions. I will use everybody not in the literal sense): Everybody moans the loss of a bike they didn't buy when it was availabe.

[RBW] FS: E6 lights, White ENO hub, Schwalbe tires, more

2013-11-24 Thread Philip Williamson
Some things I'm clearing out. All prices are shipped. Price breaks and free coffee for local (SF North Bay) sales. Silver Midge flared drop bar, new: $50 White ENO Eccentric hub, fixed free, 135mm: $100 Sturmey S3X, 700C, 120mm OLD, red hub, black rim and spokes: $150 Sachs Automatic 2-speed

Re: [RBW] Re: 11-24-13 - a set on Flickr

2013-11-24 Thread Eric Norris
That's the Gott's restaurant at the Oxbow Market in Napa. I had a delicious BLT and some very tasty onion rings. Gott's is what was once Taylor's Refresher. The name changed due to a dispute between the current owners and the founder's estate, which took back the Taylor's name. Eric N

[RBW] Re: Solo riding is good riding.

2013-11-24 Thread Mike
Dude, I was just looking at these images before I checked in on the list. Great set. I was almost gonna ask if it was a solo ride. It seemed like it. Somehow your pictures capture the solitude. But not a dour solitude, a whimsical solitude. As usual, your pictures are infectious. One more day

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Philip Williamson
Whoa. There you go. My Quickbeam is still my prettiest, bestest bike ever. I've ridden it up and down steep steep singletrack, long (for me) road rides, and commuted. Still the bike I'll spend the most money making prettier. If I had unlimited funds, I'd commission a custom Riv with vertical

[RBW] Re: Solo riding is good riding.

2013-11-24 Thread Mike
And yes, most definitely, solo riding is a very good thing. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-24 Thread cyclotourist
Paul, what a great tour! Looks like everything came together without incident! On 11/24/13, Paul Germain germain...@aol.com wrote: There's not nearly enough Right Coast content here, so I wanted to chime in with the story this trip on my Sam up and down the Delaware (River) Water Gap between

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread grant
On Sunday, November 24, 2013 10:04:46 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: Whoa. There you go. My Quickbeam is still my prettiest, bestest bike ever. I've ridden it up and down steep steep singletrack, long (for me) road rides, and commuted. Still the bike I'll spend the most money making

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Philip Williamson
Hahaha! That's the impression. Sure, I'm, uh, 180, but I 'ride light.' We're SEEN you. We've seen you RIDE. Straight gauge it is. Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, November 24, 2013 10:23:53 PM UTC-8, grant wrote: On Sunday, November 24, 2013 10:04:46 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote:

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread sameness
Did somebody say mixte? Beaming Betty. Yves Go-Quick. Only you have the power to make my dreams come true. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread Jim Bronson
My bike is an older custom that had 700x28 on it when I got it used in 2005/6. Probably designed around 700x28 for the original owner. I had been running Grand Bois Cypress 700x32 for a while but with minimal brake clearance. I took it on a post-conversion 130 mile shakedown ride yesterday and

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread cyclotourist
Put up or shut-up time people... My QB is by far my favorite bike. Unfortunately also my least ridden, which made it hard to justify, but there's something special about it! I sold my first one, thinking I didn't really need it (see low miles above) and kicked myself near-weekly till I found one

Re: [RBW] FS: E6 lights, White ENO hub, Schwalbe tires, more

2013-11-24 Thread cyclotourist
Better keep the ENO hub for that Riv custom you have planned! On 11/24/13, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Some things I'm clearing out. All prices are shipped. Price breaks and free coffee for local (SF North Bay) sales. Silver Midge flared drop bar, new: $50 White ENO

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

2013-11-24 Thread Jim Bronson
I have the Nifty Swifty installed in the pics. They are very inexpensive, and I wanted something to try out 650b with, without having to invest $120 or more in tires. I got the Nifty Swifty tires for $26 each from ebikestop.com. The Maxy Fasty is the same as the Nifty Swifty but without the

[RBW] Recommendations for a front derailer on a compact double?

2013-11-24 Thread Michael
Shimano Ultegra FD-6600 Works fine on my compact crankset-ed Bleriot. -- 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: You Know You're Addicted to Rivendell When . . .

2013-11-24 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
when you're reading this at work instead of ... working. Jay On Sunday, November 24, 2013 1:08:38 AM UTC+2, Evan wrote: You stay up until 1am, on a weeknight, to read every single word of the catalogue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-24 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
A few more details in case anyone is still reading this: Creaking happens under hard pedalling. I feel it through my feet, so it really seems like it's coming from the crank area. It started a few weeks after I replaced chain rings (from Sugino triple to 40-26-bashguard) and the chain ring