Re: [RBW] Re: Now my Pop's Windsor looks a lot like a Rivendell
Absolutely fantastic! On Jan 11, 2014 5:11 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: just wetdry sandpaper and simichrome polish. filing precedes sandpaper if you want to really change the shape of the 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] FS to Australians: Shimano 105 FDs, MAFAC Brakes, MUSA Knickers, Riv NOBS Sunglasses, etc.
MAFAC Racers are sold. Thanks! 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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Visit to RBW HQ and the Hatchet Shop
WOW. Yeah, that's quite a detour you took there... Joe if you ride by my house you're going the wrong way Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:30:19 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Monsieur Blériot and I went out for a little ride from Suisun City to Walnut Creek today—a chance for Msr. B to visit Rivendell HQ for the first time. The ride ended up being about 25 miles longer than planned, primarily because I trusted the not-very-smart GPS route-finding function of my Garmin 800 … and partly because I blindly followed it while we went over hill and dale and assiduously avoided the most direct and logical route. See, the shortest way to Walnut Creek from Suisun City is to ride more or less south, passing through Benicia, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill on the way. But when I put the address for RBW into my Garmin and hit “navigate,” it apparently decided that route wasn’t long enough. When we *could* have continued riding south from Benicia toward Martinez, Garnin instead said, “Go West!” … and we ended up on a long and hilly route out to Vallejo. Somewhere out past Crockett, I finally wised up and stopped using the Garmin. “I know,” I said to myself, “I’ll use Google Maps!” I had my iPhone with me, so I again input RBW’s address and went merrily on my way. All was good … until Google’s algorithms decided that, rather than continue on a nice, paved road, I should be on an *un*paved trail. I followed that—hiking up some of the hills—for about a mile before I convinced myself that the trail was diverging farther and farther into the wilderness and farther and farther *away* from where I wanted to be. I never claim to be quick-thinking when on the bike, but eventually I catch on. Once I got back to pavement after the dirt sojourn (I was glad I had 42mm tires!), the rest of the ride was pretty uneventful. I visited both RBW and the Hatchet Shop, bought a reflective ankle bank to replace the one I lost a few years ago, got a cool RBW pin and magnet for *free*, and rode home. Many apologies to my very understanding wife for being home almost two hours later than i had planned. Here’s the route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/428443841 And here are photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQuXyuS --Eric Norris Email: campyo...@me.com javascript: Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot frame/fork/headset 55, help me finance a Cheviot!
A previous exchange with you is how I determined my size Bleriot. Ours are the same. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 8:57:39 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: What's the seat tube and top tubes measure-c-c? I can measure my 55 Bleriot to confirm what you have. On Sunday, January 5, 2014 6:42:51 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: The introduction of that lovely Cheviot (Chevy Yacht) has thrown a wrench in my plans, plus the complete Bleriot isn't getting any offers anyway. I'm going to try selling the frame and moving the parts on to a new one. Here's the Craigslist listing with the lousy pics. If you email or text, I'll send some pics after the parts have been pulled. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4261003799.html How does $800 shipped sound? Thanks, Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. 415-786-4623 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Fun on today's wet Brevet
I did it on my Rawland. I rode a stretch with Tom H and his Hilsen. I saw two Rambouillets. It was a terrific ride On Saturday, January 11, 2014 8:52:39 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: I rode with the SF Randonneurs today, the 117k brevet from Golden Gate Bridge to Point Reyes Station, and back. Same route as I did with them last June, but so much cooler this time, which - no surprise? - made the hills seem quite a bit easier. RBW was well represented, with two Sam Hillbornes, my LongLow, and a beautiful Saluki with centerpulls. Maybe one or two more Rivs, but a quite swarm of steel-framed bikes on the ride. Was it raining, or just drenching fog? In any case, my wool layers top to bottom kept me warm, if a bit sweaty wet, and the rain was not such a problem. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Visit to RBW HQ and the Hatchet Shop
That definitely is one for the Ramble category. :) On Sunday, January 12, 2014 1:20:54 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: WOW. Yeah, that's quite a detour you took there... Joe if you ride by my house you're going the wrong way Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:30:19 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Monsieur Blériot and I went out for a little ride from Suisun City to Walnut Creek today—a chance for Msr. B to visit Rivendell HQ for the first time. The ride ended up being about 25 miles longer than planned, primarily because I trusted the not-very-smart GPS route-finding function of my Garmin 800 … and partly because I blindly followed it while we went over hill and dale and assiduously avoided the most direct and logical route. See, the shortest way to Walnut Creek from Suisun City is to ride more or less south, passing through Benicia, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill on the way. But when I put the address for RBW into my Garmin and hit “navigate,” it apparently decided that route wasn’t long enough. When we *could* have continued riding south from Benicia toward Martinez, Garnin instead said, “Go West!” … and we ended up on a long and hilly route out to Vallejo. Somewhere out past Crockett, I finally wised up and stopped using the Garmin. “I know,” I said to myself, “I’ll use Google Maps!” I had my iPhone with me, so I again input RBW’s address and went merrily on my way. All was good … until Google’s algorithms decided that, rather than continue on a nice, paved road, I should be on an *un*paved trail. I followed that—hiking up some of the hills—for about a mile before I convinced myself that the trail was diverging farther and farther into the wilderness and farther and farther *away* from where I wanted to be. I never claim to be quick-thinking when on the bike, but eventually I catch on. Once I got back to pavement after the dirt sojourn (I was glad I had 42mm tires!), the rest of the ride was pretty uneventful. I visited both RBW and the Hatchet Shop, bought a reflective ankle bank to replace the one I lost a few years ago, got a cool RBW pin and magnet for *free*, and rode home. Many apologies to my very understanding wife for being home almost two hours later than i had planned. Here’s the route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/428443841 And here are photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQuXyuS --Eric Norris Email: campyo...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
Every thing you add on to a tube costs money in materials and time. I imagine that plus the overall larger familiarity people have with side pulls does it. -J -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
Would agree with Justin on the cost. Also would add the studs have to be accurately placed which takes more time. Which again ends up costing more money. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 6:49 AM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Every thing you add on to a tube costs money in materials and time. I imagine that plus the overall larger familiarity people have with side pulls does it. -J -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Sackville Medium Saddle Bag: Do They come in Black?
Seem to remember they were first black. But as Thomas mentioned, there were issues with the fabric. I have a small and a medium and while both are black, they are different shades of black. The black ones have the number plates attached if I remember correctly. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 1:19 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Tim, I have a Carridice saddle bag and an Acorn rando bag and IMO I don't think the Acorn is a higher quality than the Carridice. I'm very impressed with my Carridice. And I'm not denigrating the Acorn quality it's also quite good. I do agree that the Carridice Black with white straps doesn't look *as* good as the Acorn in black with honey strap though If I wanted a large black saddle bag I'd choose the Camper long flap in a heart beat. Again just my two cents FWIW. ~Hugh On Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:13:10 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: I've never heard of any plans to do black. Green, tan, and tweed are the only colors I've seen. I bought an Acorn Large Saddlebag in black (from a listmember), and it's really nice. Its design is more like a Carradice than the Sackville trunk design, but with honey colored leather vice Carradice's white leather on its black bags. The Acorn is built with much higher quality than a Carradice and is MUSA. However, Acorn's large is still only 6 liters. Nowhere near the Sackville Medium's 18 liters. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Brian Campbell bdcamp...@gmail.comwrote: I saw the website offerings and was wondering if they were or will be available in black? -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
And most people prefer calipers. In the mainstream, cantis are for cyclocross and touring On 1/12/2014 7:39 AM, Eric Platt wrote: Would agree with Justin on the cost. Also would add the studs have to be accurately placed which takes more time. Which again ends up costing more money. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 6:49 AM, justinaug...@gmail.com mailto:justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Every thing you add on to a tube costs money in materials and time. I imagine that plus the overall larger familiarity people have with side pulls does it. -J -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree
It's on my calendar, I'm in. Marc On Saturday, January 11, 2014 4:57:23 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I don't care if anybody calls it a national jamboree or whatever, but we have a critical mass of Riv types in the Twin Cities or within a day's drive. Add in Amtrak and a major airport served by bike-friendly transit, tons of bike shops, terrific bike infrastructure, flattish terrain, and plenty of lodging options, and we have a compelling case to have a country bike event here. I'm game for setting something up, though I'll probably need some locals to step in to help with leading rides, etc. Just to put a note of finality in it, I'm gonna say that we'll have an event the last weekend of September (26-28). If you come to the Twin Cities with a country bike at that time, I'll show you a good time. The itinerary is tentative, but let's plan on a reception Friday night followed by two days of riding the local area. There will be a camping option, which may be my backyard, but we'll see. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
There's no downside. The Tektro 559 aka Silver sidepulls are wonderful brakes. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:48:02 PM UTC-6, Tim Tetrault wrote: Anyone know the story behind the shift from cantilevers to side pulls on the Sam? I have a side-pull Sam now and look at the canti-posts on older Sams with envy. Thanks, as always. Apologies if this is an old topic- I gave a cursory search and couldn't find a previous post matching the topic. Tim in Seattle -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...
Here are my 13 2013 Riv shots. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/sets/72157639689052935/ 'And maybe a few more' is a video slide show of the photos I took riding the 2013 Sierra To The Sea supported tour with pal Brian. I wasn't in great shape to undertake that ride but Brian was in the midst of training for an Ironman tri. He towed me through the portions of the ride where I was suffering. The Wind Farm was particularly notable as it was…well….windy - darn windy. I'm fortunate to have a ~12 mile round trip commute to/from work and was able to ride that most days. -JimD -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
+1 on the Silver side pulls. On Jan 12, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: There's no downside. The Tektro 559 aka Silver sidepulls are wonderful brakes. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:48:02 PM UTC-6, Tim Tetrault wrote: Anyone know the story behind the shift from cantilevers to side pulls on the Sam? I have a side-pull Sam now and look at the canti-posts on older Sams with envy. Thanks, as always. Apologies if this is an old topic- I gave a cursory search and couldn't find a previous post matching the topic. Tim in Seattle -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree
I'm so happy to hear from those of you who've already committed to this! I hope we can maintain and expand this enthusiasm over the next 8 months! I'm not sure what we have for BBs in the twin cities, but there are certainly plenty of lodging options. For those who'd like to camp, I will likely be able to offer my backyard or suggest some unofficial campgrounds. Perhaps other locals will be able to offer a backyard or a spare bedroom or couch? If you're going to make a hotel reservation and not have a car, check with me first to make sure your hotel is reasonably bike-convenient (either in a bike-friendly area or near light rail transit). For riding, I'm envisioning some mixed surface local explorations encompassing everything from our excellent urban bike infrastructure to minimally maintained dirt trails that most local cyclists don't know about. As always, you'll be better off with fat tires than with skinny tires. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 5:39:32 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: Count me in. With Saluki, 38 mm tires, and camera. Could camp but would prefer to be pampered at bbs. Michael On Saturday, January 11, 2014 4:57:23 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I don't care if anybody calls it a national jamboree or whatever, but we have a critical mass of Riv types in the Twin Cities or within a day's drive. Add in Amtrak and a major airport served by bike-friendly transit, tons of bike shops, terrific bike infrastructure, flattish terrain, and plenty of lodging options, and we have a compelling case to have a country bike event here. I'm game for setting something up, though I'll probably need some locals to step in to help with leading rides, etc. Just to put a note of finality in it, I'm gonna say that we'll have an event the last weekend of September (26-28). If you come to the Twin Cities with a country bike at that time, I'll show you a good time. The itinerary is tentative, but let's plan on a reception Friday night followed by two days of riding the local area. There will be a camping option, which may be my backyard, but we'll see. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
I look at them with envy too. I was disappointed when I actually went to see the Hillborne in person. I guess the pictures I had looked at were all older models. On the other hand, I've had my Sam for a year now and haven't been on another bike! Though I did just change from a moustache bar to albatross which necessitated a change in brake levers. Don't know why but my brakes work incredibly better with the new ones. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 9:48:02 PM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: Anyone know the story behind the shift from cantilevers to side pulls on the Sam? I have a side-pull Sam now and look at the canti-posts on older Sams with envy. Thanks, as always. Apologies if this is an old topic- I gave a cursory search and couldn't find a previous post matching the topic. Tim in Seattle -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 90 minute ride in the carwash today...
Kudos to you for riding yesterday in the monsoon that was Seahawk Saturday madness! Andy On Saturday, January 11, 2014 4:06:13 PM UTC-8, rob markwardt wrote: ...at least it felt like I was in one. Lots of wind, rain, hail, thunder and lighting. Great fun on the Bleriot. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157639669647933/ Rob -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
I wouldn't want a Sam with canti myself , having used cantis for decades . They're not necessary . Canti's are a real mixed bag too, as there is no standard in how far apart the bosses are, nor can there be. Every frame is different. So not every canti is going to work well with every frame. This, from my own experience. Even the bosses themselves don't have a precise standard, there are many manufacturers. I've had some that are a little longer or shorter than others from frame to frame. Bottom line is to have a variety of canti brakes on hand when putting together a bike :) No need to envy 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
I would much prefer it with canti posts, so I can use V brakes. The perfect combination of power, modulation, tire clearance, and cost. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: There's no downside. The Tektro 559 aka Silver sidepulls are wonderful brakes. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:48:02 PM UTC-6, Tim Tetrault wrote: Anyone know the story behind the shift from cantilevers to side pulls on the Sam? I have a side-pull Sam now and look at the canti-posts on older Sams with envy. Thanks, as always. Apologies if this is an old topic- I gave a cursory search and couldn't find a previous post matching the topic. Tim in Seattle -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
the downside is spongy feeling, lack of power and limited clearance for big tires. The upside is cost of the frame. Count me as a canti lover! ~mike Carlsbad ca. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:15:11 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: There's no downside. The Tektro 559 aka Silver sidepulls are wonderful brakes. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
I've been lucky: Silver brakes on Hillborne with mountain levers. Never has felt spongy in 4 years of use. I like both brake styles, but the unbelievable ease of bike assembly when sidepulls are used with mountain levers has become a big plus for me. This possibility has been around for decades, obviously, but Grant's addition of being able to do this and still use very large tires is something that I think makes the Hillborne an amazing bike. I have Rock and Road 43's in there. (With cantis, you could do that plus fender, so there's one facet of the tradeoff!) - Jim W. On Jan 12, 2014, at 9:04 AM, Mike Schiller wrote: the downside is spongy feeling, lack of power and limited clearance for big tires. The upside is cost of the frame. Count me as a canti lover! ~mike Carlsbad ca. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:15:11 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: There's no downside. The Tektro 559 aka Silver sidepulls are wonderful brakes. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - 700x55 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
If the OP-er could ask a follow up- is the realistic on the Tektro side pulls enough so that if I threw an aggressive 700x32 cross tire on there I could enter a few CX races? (Not trying to win- I'd take fenders, rack, and bags off of course) What do y'all think? On Saturday, January 11, 2014 9:48:02 PM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: Anyone know the story behind the shift from cantilevers to side pulls on the Sam? I have a side-pull Sam now and look at the canti-posts on older Sams with envy. Thanks, as always. Apologies if this is an old topic- I gave a cursory search and couldn't find a previous post matching the topic. Tim in Seattle -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...
I echo Shawn's sentiment regarding favorite thread of the year and inspiration you are all that for me. I must confess I haven't yet viewed all the sets but have every intention to do so. My set was impossible to winnow down to thirteen so apologies but I just had too many great moments this past year. I met so many awesome wonderful people both on the list and in person who have added tons to my life. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157639695907414/show/ ~Hugh On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:07:40 PM UTC-8, shawn m. wrote: This is my favorite thread of the year! Everyone's photos are a real inspiration to me; I always want to take more pictures when I'm out on the bike, but I'm terrible at actually getting it done. My goal this year is to get better at that (taking better photos would be nice, too!). As far as riding goes, 2013 was a good year for me despite spinal neurosurgery in June (success!). I made several short trips around Puget Sound, Southwest Washington, and Portland, ranging from 2-4 days. I made four trips to Portland with my bike, including a 2 week stint to attend the professional mechanics course at United Bike Institute. Portland is an easy place to love when it comes to bikes... I finished out the year with an urban downhill alley cat that was great fun. I enjoyed being the crazy 'old' guy on the Rivendell! Here's my set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45524179@N08/sets/72157639677154854/ I don't post very often, but I really value this group and appreciate all of your contributions. Happy New Year, and good riding in 2014! On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:00:55 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I pared it down to 13, well make that just a few more than 13..anyone else with a similar compilation should post away... http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianmeade/sets/72157638895721164/ meade...who has taken up running in these single digit 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] High trail RB-T on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-27-RB-T-Synergy-Road-Touring-Bicycle-/201018616414?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item2ecda4aa5e Ryan -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] High trail RB-T on ebay
The image of the drive side shows a fork that looks awfully bent. Very high trail indeed :) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal
Eunice, I'm terribly inarticulate when it comes to feelings, but I'd like to add my sentiments to all the kind words already written. I am so sorry for your loss. Like many here, I only knew Seth online. I enjoyed Seth's (always positive) commentary on these forums and on flickr, and he will be missed by this community. We came close to meeting once when he was here in Boston for a meeting (with you I think?), but our schedules didn't sync and it never happened I hope you find relief from your grieving. You will be in my thoughts. Deepest condolences, Anton -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: High trail RB-T on ebay
I tried riding a bike with a bent steerer like that once. It was fun at high speed in a straight line! Ryan On Sunday, January 12, 2014 10:06:40 AM UTC-8, Scot Brooks wrote: The image of the drive side shows a fork that looks awfully bent. Very high trail indeed :) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree
I'm happy to see Jim organize something for Minneapolis. But given that 2014 is Riv's 20th birthday (and the 50th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement), I think we need something in the SF Bay too. So I hereby volunteer to attempt to organize a gathering for the weekend of July 19th. It seems like China Camp in Marin was a consensus good location, with a trip to Diablo country to experience the roots of RBW. We will need more volunteers, though, for this to happen. WOMAN: We don't have a lord. ARTHUR: What? DENNIS: I told you. We're an anarcho-syndicalist commune. We take it in turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. ARTHUR: Yes. DENNIS: But all the decision of that officer have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting. jim m wc ca -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] High trail RB-T on ebay
i noticed the bent fork or the illusion of a bent fork too Do THIS before eating carbs #40;every time#41; 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar decrease fat storage http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/52d2e5e51364165e52c96st04duc -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Fun on today's wet Brevet
Oh yes, there were at least four Rawlands, there, and thanks for the reminder of the Rams. It sure was a fun time, I really enjoy the relaxed pace and friendly banter. One thing the weather taught me - just put the durn fenders on the bike, and carry my saddle bonnet. Pictures, as they say, prove it was very wet: http://diesel.smugmug.com/Bici/January-Brevet-2014 - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, January 12, 2014 2:49:00 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: I did it on my Rawland. I rode a stretch with Tom H and his Hilsen. I saw two Rambouillets. It was a terrific ride On Saturday, January 11, 2014 8:52:39 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: I rode with the SF Randonneurs today, the 117k brevet from Golden Gate Bridge to Point Reyes Station, and back. Same route as I did with them last June, but so much cooler this time, which - no surprise? - made the hills seem quite a bit easier. RBW was well represented, with two Sam Hillbornes, my LongLow, and a beautiful Saluki with centerpulls. Maybe one or two more Rivs, but a quite swarm of steel-framed bikes on the ride. Was it raining, or just drenching fog? In any case, my wool layers top to bottom kept me warm, if a bit sweaty wet, and the rain was not such a problem. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree
Jim: July 19 is conveniently distant from end of September to make BOTH events do-able. Likely we'll have a decent turn-out from So-Cal, especially with good advance notice. We'll drink a toast to Mario Savio. dougP On Sunday, January 12, 2014 10:23:51 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: I'm happy to see Jim organize something for Minneapolis. But given that 2014 is Riv's 20th birthday (and the 50th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement), I think we need something in the SF Bay too. So I hereby volunteer to attempt to organize a gathering for the weekend of July 19th. It seems like China Camp in Marin was a consensus good location, with a trip to Diablo country to experience the roots of RBW. We will need more volunteers, though, for this to happen. WOMAN: We don't have a lord. ARTHUR: What? DENNIS: I told you. We're an anarcho-syndicalist commune. We take it in turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. ARTHUR: Yes. DENNIS: But all the decision of that officer have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting. jim m wc ca -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Mustache Bars, Rothko Stand, and IRD Stem Shifter Mount
The IRD Stem Shifter Mount is practically new with all its parts. Mounted for one short ride and then taken off. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 8:37:55 AM UTC+1, Bruce Smitham wrote: How is the condition of the IRD stem mount? If it still has all the parts and available then I am interested. Thank, Bruce 310-968-6910 bsmi...@jlohr.com javascript: -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Visit to RBW HQ and the Hatchet Shop
One time on the train returning home from a ride, I met a couple who'd ridden from San Diego to Santa Barbara, using only GPS. They were mis-directed a lot but the capper was sending them directly inland at the west end of Ventura! Instead of a relatively flat ride along the water, it sent up utility service roads finally dead-ended them at a water tank (note: water tanks are always at the top of a hill). The guy called the emergency number on the gate was told he wasn't getting to Santa Barbara that way. As smart as GPS is, there's still a random element there somewhere just to keep it fun. On top of that, I don't trust any appliance that's smarter than I am. dougP On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:30:19 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Monsieur Blériot and I went out for a little ride from Suisun City to Walnut Creek today—a chance for Msr. B to visit Rivendell HQ for the first time. The ride ended up being about 25 miles longer than planned, primarily because I trusted the not-very-smart GPS route-finding function of my Garmin 800 … and partly because I blindly followed it while we went over hill and dale and assiduously avoided the most direct and logical route. See, the shortest way to Walnut Creek from Suisun City is to ride more or less south, passing through Benicia, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill on the way. But when I put the address for RBW into my Garmin and hit “navigate,” it apparently decided that route wasn’t long enough. When we *could* have continued riding south from Benicia toward Martinez, Garnin instead said, “Go West!” … and we ended up on a long and hilly route out to Vallejo. Somewhere out past Crockett, I finally wised up and stopped using the Garmin. “I know,” I said to myself, “I’ll use Google Maps!” I had my iPhone with me, so I again input RBW’s address and went merrily on my way. All was good … until Google’s algorithms decided that, rather than continue on a nice, paved road, I should be on an *un*paved trail. I followed that—hiking up some of the hills—for about a mile before I convinced myself that the trail was diverging farther and farther into the wilderness and farther and farther *away* from where I wanted to be. I never claim to be quick-thinking when on the bike, but eventually I catch on. Once I got back to pavement after the dirt sojourn (I was glad I had 42mm tires!), the rest of the ride was pretty uneventful. I visited both RBW and the Hatchet Shop, bought a reflective ankle bank to replace the one I lost a few years ago, got a cool RBW pin and magnet for *free*, and rode home. Many apologies to my very understanding wife for being home almost two hours later than i had planned. Here’s the route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/428443841 And here are photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQuXyuS --Eric Norris Email: campyo...@me.com javascript: Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
Are you talking about brake clearance for a knibblie cross tire? I rode a few CX races on the Hilsen, which had the original long-reach Silvers. The newer Tektros have a bit more arc on some models, allowing for an even rounder profile. There was absolutely no issue with tire clearance. However, I will say that a kickstand plate is not the most advantageous in muddy conditions. http://www.flickr.com/photos/92238055@N00/3285966758 - Jim cyclofiend.com On Sunday, January 12, 2014 9:39:18 AM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: If the OP-er could ask a follow up- is the realistic on the Tektro side pulls enough so that if I threw an aggressive 700x32 cross tire on there I could enter a few CX races? (Not trying to win- I'd take fenders, rack, and bags off of course) What do y'all 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
That's an image I will remember. Thanks Jim. I'm trying to live in a one-bike world, but it's not easy to cover a lot of different experiences. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Are you talking about brake clearance for a knibblie cross tire? I rode a few CX races on the Hilsen, which had the original long-reach Silvers. The newer Tektros have a bit more arc on some models, allowing for an even rounder profile. There was absolutely no issue with tire clearance. However, I will say that a kickstand plate is not the most advantageous in muddy conditions. http://www.flickr.com/photos/92238055@N00/3285966758 - Jim cyclofiend.com On Sunday, January 12, 2014 9:39:18 AM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: If the OP-er could ask a follow up- is the realistic on the Tektro side pulls enough so that if I threw an aggressive 700x32 cross tire on there I could enter a few CX races? (Not trying to win- I'd take fenders, rack, and bags off of course) What do y'all think? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/IVSGTc0Yhhc/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
The original concept of the AHH (which the Sam is based on) was Country Bike, a road bike which could easily accept fat tires and fenders, and handle the occasional trail ride. People tend to associate lighter/simpler sidepull calipers with road bike, and I think these bicycles are in that genre. It also differentiates the Sam more from the canti-equipped Atlantis, Hunqapillar and Bombadil, all of which have more of a touring/dirt personality. I don't know if this is actually why the change was made..just a guess. It's also possible the early Sam's were always intended to have sidepulls, but the builder messed up. Remember Canti-Roms? Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 9:48:02 PM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: Anyone know the story behind the shift from cantilevers to side pulls on the Sam? I have a side-pull Sam now and look at the canti-posts on older Sams with envy. Thanks, as always. Apologies if this is an old topic- I gave a cursory search and couldn't find a previous post matching the topic. Tim in Seattle -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Roadeo 59cm; Phil Wood, Nitto, Sugino, Brooks, etc.
Final price drop: $3000, shipped in the CONUS. This is as low as I can go; from here it's off to eBay. :/ Thanks, Adam On Friday, January 10, 2014 10:06:04 AM UTC-5, Adam DeFayette wrote: Price dropping to $3250, free shipping in the CONUS. On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 12:05:27 PM UTC-5, Adam DeFayette wrote: Thank you for the compliment and well-wishiing! I'm officially dropping the price to $3500, and will entertain offers! Adam On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 12:08:08 PM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote: Adam, Good luck with the new baby. He/she will be a wonderful addition to your life. Your bike is beautiful. If I had the spare cash I would be delighted to take it off of your hands. Unfortunately, my bank account does not allow me to help you out right now. Best of luck. Sean On Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:19:43 PM UTC-5, Adam DeFayette wrote: $3750; price includes professional packing shipping. Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/101616295581563373309/albums/5965472136228528865 This is a very lightly used Quickbeam Green Roadeo. I purchased this from the first run of Roadeos, and only road it a few hundred miles over the last few summers in Upstate New York. This green/cream-colored frame is offset with lots of antique brown leather, and nickel-colored components. The overall effect is very beautiful; one of my best designed bikes, and I'm sorry to have to sell it. Why I'm selling? My wife and I are are expecting a child soon, and I am liquidating my stuff so that we can put away some savings. I will miss this bike, and really wish that I had ridden it more. Everything is in like-new condition. There are a couple tiny scratches in the paint, and I have pictured them - nothing serious or very noticeable, and certainly no dents. Honestly, I did not even notice them until looking the bike over for sale. The frame was treated with T9 per Rivendell's method. Estimated value new is upwards of $4750. Save yourself a grand, and the wait time! I have included pictures from various times in the bike's life - the most recent pictures are the indoors series against the brick wall. Components: (Prices are mostly current Riv Prices) Brooks B17 Narrow Saddle ($108) [great condition, hardly broken-in] Tange-Levin Headset ($60) Nitto S-83 Seat Post ($97) Brooks Challenge Seat Bag ($90) Shimano Tiagra Brakes Levers ($110) Two (2) King Bottle Cages ($36) Nitto Technomic Stem 10cm ($50) Silver Shifters ($78) Phil Wood Bottom Bracket ($138) Wheels: Phil Hubs (Freewheel) laced with DT Competition Double-Butted Spokes to Velocity Aerohead Rims ($700) Challenge Parigi/Roubaix 23mm Tires ($150) Sugino Mighty Tour Crankset, 170mm, 34/50T ($300) Shimano Freewheel 7spd, 13-28 F($20) Nitto 42cm 'Dream' Handlebar ($80) Campagnolo Mirage Front Deraileur ($50) Shimano XT Rear Derailleur ($100) VP Thin Gripster Pedals ($67) Lots of Extras: Blinkies, Schwalbe Tubes, Cateye Strada Cyclometer, Soma mini-pump, Brass Bell, VO Skewers, Leather Bar Tape, Cables Housing ($100-$200) Questions? Comments? Contact me here, or email me at adam.de...@gmail.com Thank you for your interest! Adam -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Wheel-Building: Stand, Tensionometer, Wrench, Dishing Guage, Jobst Book
Curious about wheelbuilding? Here's everything you need to get started (without breaking the bank): Everything is in like-new condition. Pictures here: https://plus.google.com/photos/101616295581563373309/albums/5968112660897526625?authkey=CMik38HQk63_3wE Park Tool TS-2 professional truing stand, Park Tool tensionometer, Park Tool multi-spoke wrench, and Park Tool wheel dishing guage. I'm also including Jobst Brandt's classic book: The Bicycle Wheel, 3rd Edition. $250, OBO, shipped in the CONUS. Thank you, Adam -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
I really doubt it, I had an orange 2nd batch Sam with canti's which was a nice bike. Both the 1st and 2nd batches were canti equipped. The Sam has more room for bigger tires than the Homer and was intended ( my recollection) as a cross between Homer and Atlantis so canti's make more sense. I think cost issues forced the change. `mike -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: Sam for Simple One or QB
I've been bitten by the single speed bug! Is anyone interested in trading a 56, single-TT, orange ( w/ cream head tube), canti-Sam for one of the above? I know they're rare as hen's teeth and them as has 'em keeps 'em, but thought I'd try. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Is the Hunqapillar an updated Atlantis or a budget version of the Bombadil?
In recent writings Grant has mentioned that the Hunqapillar is basically a budget version of the Bombadil. Yet, on Jim's website is this quote: *Update on the Atlantis for the future - * One of the realities of our current global economy is a continued devaluation of the US dollar against the yen. In mid-2009, some rumors began to surface that if things continued that direction, it might be necessary to have the Atlantis production moved away from Toyo. As you would expect with this most popular model, a great concern erupted about the possible disappearence of the Atlantis. Some of the realities were enumerated with the Rivendell Holiday 2009 email, which noted: We have a dwindling number of what seems to be the last of the Japanese-built Atlantis frames. They are stratospherically expensive to buy, and your price, $2,000 for frame-fork-headset, counts only if you buy a complete Atlantis from us. Frame only is now $2,300. Sometimes next year we'll likely bring in a Taiwan-built Atlantis, also built under the guidance of Tetsu Ishigaki; and the fork will be made in the old Toyo shop, in Japan. There may be some changes. Fewer sizes, more upslope on the TT.It will be a good, good bike. So, was the bike now known as the Hunqapillar simply a revised version of the Atlantis that ended up being renamed due to people's nostalgia over the original Atlantis? All of this happened before I discovered RBW but I've wondered about this for awhile. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
FWIW, although I have generally eschewed (which, being translated, signifieth, generally, chewed and spit out instead of being swallowed) cantis after 2 decades of annoyance, which may be due solely to my own mechanical incompetence, I found the IRD cantis that came on the floor model Sam Hill (set up by the super-talented elves at Rivendell, of course) to be the best brakes I've used in my entire life, bar none at all. As powerful as any dual pivot - hell, as powerful as any V-brake or mechanical disk set up by Vaughn, and a lot better in modulation and feel. Just smoth, incrementally and progressively more power as you pulled the levers, until the wheels locked, and that with not very much power required. But those, again, were set up by elves. I've never heard that the different cantilever brake models work better when matched with certain frames. I'm not denying, just questioning. True? False? Also, I've heard that long-reach (ie, +57 mm) calipers aren't as powerful (or, at least, require more hand force for a given power) as ones with shorter arms -- ie, they flex). True? False? On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 9:26 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't want a Sam with canti myself , having used cantis for decades . They're not necessary . Canti's are a real mixed bag too, as there is no standard in how far apart the bosses are, nor can there be. Every frame is different. So not every canti is going to work well with every frame. This, from my own experience. Even the bosses themselves don't have a precise standard, there are many manufacturers. I've had some that are a little longer or shorter than others from frame to frame. Bottom line is to have a variety of canti brakes on hand when putting together a bike :) No need to envy 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
I agree that cantis make more technical, if not economic, sense on this type of bike. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: I really doubt it, I had an orange 2nd batch Sam with canti's which was a nice bike. Both the 1st and 2nd batches were canti equipped. The Sam has more room for bigger tires than the Homer and was intended ( my recollection) as a cross between Homer and Atlantis so canti's make more sense. I think cost issues forced the change. `mike -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
One more aside about brakes: Road BB7s -- even with 180 mm rotors, no-flecks housing, organic pads, professional setup -- were literally as bad as the properly set up rod brakes I used as a boy in India. At least, on my erstwhile Monocog 29er, they were actually that bad. The mtb-model BB7s -- used with Tektro V-brake drop bar levers -- are a different thing altogether. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:17 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I agree that cantis make more technical, if not economic, sense on this type of bike. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: I really doubt it, I had an orange 2nd batch Sam with canti's which was a nice bike. Both the 1st and 2nd batches were canti equipped. The Sam has more room for bigger tires than the Homer and was intended ( my recollection) as a cross between Homer and Atlantis so canti's make more sense. I think cost issues forced the change. `mike -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.com/ -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Is the Hunqapillar an updated Atlantis or a budget version of the Bombadil?
Budget Bomba. It has quite a bit heavier tubing (and the additional tube) vs. the Atlantis. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 5:12 PM, Chris Lampe 2 clampe9...@yahoo.com wrote: In recent writings Grant has mentioned that the Hunqapillar is basically a budget version of the Bombadil. Yet, on Jim's website is this quote: *Update on the Atlantis for the future - * One of the realities of our current global economy is a continued devaluation of the US dollar against the yen. In mid-2009, some rumors began to surface that if things continued that direction, it might be necessary to have the Atlantis production moved away from Toyo. As you would expect with this most popular model, a great concern erupted about the possible disappearence of the Atlantis. Some of the realities were enumerated with the Rivendell Holiday 2009 email, which noted: We have a dwindling number of what seems to be the last of the Japanese-built Atlantis frames. They are stratospherically expensive to buy, and your price, $2,000 for frame-fork-headset, counts only if you buy a complete Atlantis from us. Frame only is now $2,300. Sometimes next year we'll likely bring in a Taiwan-built Atlantis, also built under the guidance of Tetsu Ishigaki; and the fork will be made in the old Toyo shop, in Japan. There may be some changes. Fewer sizes, more upslope on the TT.It will be a good, good bike. So, was the bike now known as the Hunqapillar simply a revised version of the Atlantis that ended up being renamed due to people's nostalgia over the original Atlantis? All of this happened before I discovered RBW but I've wondered about this for awhile. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTT: Sam for Simple One or QB
What about a rear wheel rebuild with an ENO hub? Or, even cheaper, a used ENO rear wheel, which I see offered on this or the iBoblist from time to time? Or cheaper yet, a chain tensioner? (You don't say that you want to ride fixed.) I got many very pleasant fixed gear commuting miles out of a '95 Riv Road Custom using an ENO; ironic, since at the time Grant was pushing horizontals and I stubbornly held out for verticals. I also built a *very* nice drop bar mtb fixie all rounder with an ENO and 60 mm Big Apples. Although I sold my Sam Hill, I think highly enough of it to suggest that selling it without any real dislike of any of its many particular qualitirs, just to try ss or fixed, just might end up being regretted. Patrick Moore, by whom, mincingly and very tentatively, the passive voice is used, but who has, very actively, regretted selling any number of bikes, for reasons less than solid, in mild, but very windy, Boorkay, NM. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Nils Eng n...@silvercca.org wrote: I've been bitten by the single speed bug! Is anyone interested in trading a 56, single-TT, orange ( w/ cream head tube), canti-Sam for one of the above? I know they're rare as hen's teeth and them as has 'em keeps 'em, but thought I'd try. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
I guess I'm not discriminating enough. I've never regarded the Silvers on my Riv Custom as 'spongy'. On my Tournesol I've got some fancy, pricy, Paul component centerpulls, mounted on centerpull posts, those brakes may be a bit more 'powerful' seeming than the Silvers. They don't impress me as being all that much better. In my world the Silvers are the value proposition when it comes to the balance of cost, performance, and lack of hassle. Maybe I'm a brake agnostic. -JimD On Jan 12, 2014, at 9:04 AM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: the downside is spongy feeling, lack of power and limited clearance for big tires. The upside is cost of the frame. Count me as a canti lover! ~mike Carlsbad ca. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:15:11 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: There's no downside. The Tektro 559 aka Silver sidepulls are wonderful brakes. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: XL Salsa Casseroll road bike, $750. Poor man's Ram/Rom/Roadeo/San Marcos!
Just a bump and reduction in asking price. $675 OBO. If you're interested, let's talk! On Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:53:55 PM UTC-8, Jeremy Till wrote: Hey Riv folks (x-post with the iBOB list, apologies if you see it twice)- A burgeoning interest in off-road riding has me selling my Salsa Casseroll road bike to fund potential explorations in the MTB realm. Not exactly Rivendell, but I've always thought of this bike as my poor man's Rambouillet, being a versatile and comfortable road bike with high handlebars and good clearances. This is a early 2008 (caliper-brake) frame and fork that I bought new, having built and re-built it many times. It is the largest size, with the seat tube measuring 59cm center-top, but a sloping top tube and long head tube mean the frame fits like a traditional 62cm frame. Salsa Classico chromoly tubing. The frame uses 47-57mm reach brakes, allowing for a ~28mm tire with fenders and a ~37mm tire without; it currently has 28mm Ruffy Tuffy tires and SKS P35 fenders. Having long campy-style horizontal dropouts, I ran it for a long time as a fixed gear road bike, but in the past couple of years I've settled on a 2x7 derailleur setup. It has an eclectic but really functional mix of parts, including 7spd Shimano 600 DT shifters and derailleurs indexing perfectly with 7 of 8spds on a Campagnolo Athena cassette rear hub, Sugino XD 48/36 double crank, Shimano A550 front brake, Dia-Compe single pivot rear brake, Tektro R200 levers with gum hoods, Salsa Cowbell bars, Thomson Elite setback seat post. This is a definitely used but well-maintained bike; I'm a professional mechanic and like to keep my own bikes ship shape, if not perfectly clean. There is some minor paint wear on the downtube, top of the seat tube, and seat stays, but no rust. A full set of pictures, with more information on parts spec, can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/85709120@N07/sets/72157639449138215/ Full frame geometry can be found on Salsa's bike archive: http://salsacycles.com/bikes/archive/casseroll_double Price is $750 OBO. Local pickup in the SF Bay Area (I'm in Berkeley) is preferred, but if you're really interested and not local we can work out something for shipping. Feel free to contact with any other questions. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 5:16:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I've never heard that the different cantilever brake models work better when matched with certain frames. I'm not denying, just questioning. True? False? Sure it's True ! My two latest frames, one could be called a classic Franklin sport/touring frame that takes cantis , and the Bombadil cannot use just any canti. There are large differences in how far the mounts are apart, namely due to the intended tire widths. So the fork blades and seat stays are different widths... very different ! For example , the Sun Tour XC Pro low profile canti works perfectly for the Franklin, but on the Bombadil the XC Pro's once I get the pads close enough , it diminishes the efficiency of the geometry of that design, rendering it weakly inefficient(poor yoke angle). Using vintage wider profile Shimano cantis , all works great. But because of slight variations of the mounts I cannot explain, I had to use 2 different Shimano models for the front and rear. Canti mounts are supposed to be standard, but it's a rather imprecise one ! So yeah . I'd love to be able to use some side pulls ! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
Palm Springs tends to be more expensive to fly into, and there are fewer carriers. Southwest flies out of Ontario, so it's easier to get to. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jan 10, 2014, at 8:56 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, what Doug said. But PS is very much adding a lot of flights. It's the it airport in SoCal right now. LAX is cheapest, but another hour away. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 8:50 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Ontario is closest but service has cut way back the last few years. Palm Springs? Mmmm, not so sure how far you can get from there. Santa Ana / John Wayne has service to Denver. If you want to ship a bike, we can work out someplace to receive it send back. dougP On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:48:11 AM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: So...hypothetically speakingif one were to fly out from Denver CO...what would be the closest airport? Santa Ana? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review
Put yer Obi-Wan Knobby's on your Rivendell Bombadil and thumb your nose at both George Lucas' AND Peter Jackson's IP lawyers (probably the same firm anyways)! On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:45:21 AM UTC-8, dougP wrote: Thunder Burt is probably the name for North America, and they're Thunder Thor or some other European mythical character in Germany. Yea, Obi Wan Knobby would be cool. Just watch those movie people their IP lawyers! dougP On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:57:19 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2014/01/schwalbe-thunder-burts-i-like-em.html Don't know how they'll wear, but initial blush is all positive! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review
David, Glad to hear they're working for you. I may go with these for the Atlantis in 26 at the least that's the plan. My vote is for the OB-1 the perfect tire name. ~Hugh On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:57:19 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2014/01/schwalbe-thunder-burts-i-like-em.html Don't know how they'll wear, but initial blush is all positive! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB: Nitto Technomic 100 mm
still trying to dial in Alba bars. Thought I had it, but not quite. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Visit to RBW HQ and the Hatchet Shop
Nice detour there, but certainly not a bad ride. I live in MTZ and grew up in Suisun. I frequently ride to visit the parents who live out near the fringe of the housing tracts. Planning a February ride out to Davis (train back), so your tale is cautionary, as I plan my route. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:30:19 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Monsieur Blériot and I went out for a little ride from Suisun City to Walnut Creek today—a chance for Msr. B to visit Rivendell HQ for the first time. The ride ended up being about 25 miles longer than planned, primarily because I trusted the not-very-smart GPS route-finding function of my Garmin 800 … and partly because I blindly followed it while we went over hill and dale and assiduously avoided the most direct and logical route. See, the shortest way to Walnut Creek from Suisun City is to ride more or less south, passing through Benicia, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill on the way. But when I put the address for RBW into my Garmin and hit “navigate,” it apparently decided that route wasn’t long enough. When we *could* have continued riding south from Benicia toward Martinez, Garnin instead said, “Go West!” … and we ended up on a long and hilly route out to Vallejo. Somewhere out past Crockett, I finally wised up and stopped using the Garmin. “I know,” I said to myself, “I’ll use Google Maps!” I had my iPhone with me, so I again input RBW’s address and went merrily on my way. All was good … until Google’s algorithms decided that, rather than continue on a nice, paved road, I should be on an *un*paved trail. I followed that—hiking up some of the hills—for about a mile before I convinced myself that the trail was diverging farther and farther into the wilderness and farther and farther *away* from where I wanted to be. I never claim to be quick-thinking when on the bike, but eventually I catch on. Once I got back to pavement after the dirt sojourn (I was glad I had 42mm tires!), the rest of the ride was pretty uneventful. I visited both RBW and the Hatchet Shop, bought a reflective ankle bank to replace the one I lost a few years ago, got a cool RBW pin and magnet for *free*, and rode home. Many apologies to my very understanding wife for being home almost two hours later than i had planned. Here’s the route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/428443841 And here are photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQuXyuS --Eric Norris Email: campyo...@me.com javascript: Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Is the Hunqapillar an updated Atlantis or a budget version of the Bombadil?
I think that none of the bicycle designs which come from RBW are particularly static. There are probably a few reasons for this. My writings and commentary about the Hunqapillar stem from the first iterations of the idea and a conversation which GP shared as the proto's were due for arrival. At that time, he described something which fit between the Atlantis and the Bombadil. And from those first prototypes, with the very different frame tube layout that what ended up being final (and, of course, if you want to see another example of that - the first Bombadil and the current version are quite distinct. Go here - http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/bombadil/ - and scroll down to the Blue version which Dirt Rag reviewed). But, not to digress, there is the very real aspect of cost - all the brazing and painting and uniqueness drive the price up. If there's a lug which can work in two designs, that helps. If there's a tube that doesn't need to be butted at the low stress end, then maybe a single-butted tube can be used. Another impact is the culmination of all the designs and prototypes and other solutions which GP has gone through, digested, refined and produced. That part of the process leads one to tweak this or simplify that so that the new design isn't just cookie-cuttered to less expensive manufacturing. So, no, I don't think the Hunq is a revised version of the Atlantis per se, but certainly influenced it - both in terms of where it should sit in the lineup of frames and the way that all of the RBW designs are refinements of the earlier designs. The LongLow certainly begat the Hilsen, for example, while the Hunq can easily trace its lineage through the Atlantis and the All-Rounder. Don't know if that answers your question or not. But, it's always an interesting discussion to consider the influences on each of the models. - Jim -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
Of course, the varying width between mounting posts. No science here, but it does make sense in an intooitive kind of way. At any rate, the IRDs with Salmons on the Sam were a brake High Point in my experience. Wonderful brakes! Theselooklikethem. http://store.biketouringnews.com/ird-cafam-cantilever-brake/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 4:09 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Sure it's True ! My two latest frames, one could be called a classic Franklin sport/touring frame that takes cantis , and the Bombadil cannot use just any canti. There are large differences in how far the mounts are apart, namely due to the intended tire widths. So the fork blades and seat stays are different widths... very different ! For example , the Sun Tour XC Pro low profile canti works perfectly for the Franklin, but on the Bombadil the XC Pro's once I get the pads close enough , it diminishes the efficiency of the geometry of that design, rendering it weakly inefficient(poor yoke angle). Using vintage wider profile Shimano cantis , all works great. Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Albatross
bump. Spent yesterday wrenching on the bike. Here's a photo of the conversion. Went for a 15 mile spin today. Crisp shifting, fantastic braking and *really* comfortable. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mB-XXJiYi1w/UtM6xqZTFfI/AKU/3QH2xmlhs4s/s1600/January+12%2C+2014_untitled_0495.jpg On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 5:52:41 PM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote: So excited. Visited RBW today and plunked down the money for converting the moustache bars on my Hillborne to the Albatross bar. Also switching from bar ends to thumb shifters. I got out of there before I bought a Cheviot too. I even test rode it! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB: Nitto Technomic 100 mm
I think I have one to spare. Send me a PM and we'll work something out. Marty -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review
I think they would be a good choice if you're going to be on asphalt a chunk of the time. Spin really fast. They slip out a little while climbing out of the saddle, but that's the price you pay for fast on pavement. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:41 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: David, Glad to hear they're working for you. I may go with these for the Atlantis in 26 at the least that's the plan. My vote is for the OB-1 the perfect tire name. ~Hugh On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:57:19 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2014/01/schwalbe-thunder- burts-i-like-em.html Don't know how they'll wear, but initial blush is all positive! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 650b group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 650b+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 6...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/650b. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne- why the switch from cantilever/center pulls?
Mike S in Carlsbad: awhile back we had an orange Sam with sidepulls. It fit 700x45 Panaracer Fire Cross knobbies with room to spare. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review
Yep there's always a compromise. But thanks I'll be ordering them in the near future. They sound great. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 6:02 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: I think they would be a good choice if you're going to be on asphalt a chunk of the time. Spin really fast. They slip out a little while climbing out of the saddle, but that's the price you pay for fast on pavement. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:41 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: David, Glad to hear they're working for you. I may go with these for the Atlantis in 26 at the least that's the plan. My vote is for the OB-1 the perfect tire name. ~Hugh On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:57:19 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2014/01/schwalbe-thunder- burts-i-like-em.html Don't know how they'll wear, but initial blush is all positive! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 650b group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 650b+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 6...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/650b. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/6yQXc4YAClg/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Albatross
All that...and grape-y goodness. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
ONT has dropped a lot of flights, including many from big hubs. PSP at the same time is ramping up the # of flights. PSP is supposed to be a nice little airport as well. But if you can get to Ontario, it's closer and hopefully cheaper. LAX is only another 60 minutes away, but that's a whole other story... http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-feinstein-ontario-airport-20131219,0,1545418.story http://articles.latimes.com/2013/dec/04/local/la-me-palm-springs-airport-20131205 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:31 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Palm Springs tends to be more expensive to fly into, and there are fewer carriers. Southwest flies out of Ontario, so it's easier to get to. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jan 10, 2014, at 8:56 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, what Doug said. But PS is very much adding a lot of flights. It's the it airport in SoCal right now. LAX is cheapest, but another hour away. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 8:50 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Ontario is closest but service has cut way back the last few years. Palm Springs? Mmmm, not so sure how far you can get from there. Santa Ana / John Wayne has service to Denver. If you want to ship a bike, we can work out someplace to receive it send back. dougP On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:48:11 AM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: So...hypothetically speakingif one were to fly out from Denver CO...what would be the closest airport? Santa Ana? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
United and Southwest fly to Burbank. Not a billion miles closer than LAX, but a much friendlier airport to visit. 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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Technomic 100 mm
On Sunday, January 12, 2014 3:56:27 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: still trying to dial in Alba bars. Thought I had it, but not quite. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Sackville Medium Saddle Bag: Do They come in Black?
Brian, Came across this image Tom Allinghams black Bombadil with black Sackville. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/11252475855/in/set-72157639619480186/ So the answer is that they did...now the question is whether they will again. I'd give a call to Riv HQ if you haven't already. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 5:42 AM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote: Seem to remember they were first black. But as Thomas mentioned, there were issues with the fabric. I have a small and a medium and while both are black, they are different shades of black. The black ones have the number plates attached if I remember correctly. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 1:19 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Tim, I have a Carridice saddle bag and an Acorn rando bag and IMO I don't think the Acorn is a higher quality than the Carridice. I'm very impressed with my Carridice. And I'm not denigrating the Acorn quality it's also quite good. I do agree that the Carridice Black with white straps doesn't look *as* good as the Acorn in black with honey strap though If I wanted a large black saddle bag I'd choose the Camper long flap in a heart beat. Again just my two cents FWIW. ~Hugh On Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:13:10 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: I've never heard of any plans to do black. Green, tan, and tweed are the only colors I've seen. I bought an Acorn Large Saddlebag in black (from a listmember), and it's really nice. Its design is more like a Carradice than the Sackville trunk design, but with honey colored leather vice Carradice's white leather on its black bags. The Acorn is built with much higher quality than a Carradice and is MUSA. However, Acorn's large is still only 6 liters. Nowhere near the Sackville Medium's 18 liters. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Brian Campbell bdcamp...@gmail.comwrote: I saw the website offerings and was wondering if they were or will be available in black? -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Bzge_om16Fk/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Evolution of the bicycle animation
May not be historically accurate. http://vimeo.com/73581450 Is a neat one minute video. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTT: Sam for Simple One or QB
I just set up my XO-3 with an ENO eccentric wheel as Patrick suggests... It's a pretty great option in my book! Of course those QB's are elegant and wonderful machines so I'd understand you wanting to check one out. Good luck either way! 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Sackville Medium Saddle Bag: Do They come in Black?
Err sorry...Tom already answered this question. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 6:31 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Brian, Came across this image Tom Allinghams black Bombadil with black Sackville. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/11252475855/in/set-72157639619480186/ So the answer is that they did...now the question is whether they will again. I'd give a call to Riv HQ if you haven't already. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 5:42 AM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.comwrote: Seem to remember they were first black. But as Thomas mentioned, there were issues with the fabric. I have a small and a medium and while both are black, they are different shades of black. The black ones have the number plates attached if I remember correctly. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 1:19 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Tim, I have a Carridice saddle bag and an Acorn rando bag and IMO I don't think the Acorn is a higher quality than the Carridice. I'm very impressed with my Carridice. And I'm not denigrating the Acorn quality it's also quite good. I do agree that the Carridice Black with white straps doesn't look *as* good as the Acorn in black with honey strap though If I wanted a large black saddle bag I'd choose the Camper long flap in a heart beat. Again just my two cents FWIW. ~Hugh On Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:13:10 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: I've never heard of any plans to do black. Green, tan, and tweed are the only colors I've seen. I bought an Acorn Large Saddlebag in black (from a listmember), and it's really nice. Its design is more like a Carradice than the Sackville trunk design, but with honey colored leather vice Carradice's white leather on its black bags. The Acorn is built with much higher quality than a Carradice and is MUSA. However, Acorn's large is still only 6 liters. Nowhere near the Sackville Medium's 18 liters. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Brian Campbell bdcamp...@gmail.comwrote: I saw the website offerings and was wondering if they were or will be available in black? -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Bzge_om16Fk/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTT: Sam for Simple One or QB
Thanks for the suggestion, gentlemen-- that seems like a prudent course to take. I DO love the Sam, but I'm really enjoying SS on my Krampus and would like to give it a whirl on the road as well. Patrick, thanks for saving me from myself-- Tony, thanks for the second! On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:39:08 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: I just set up my XO-3 with an ENO eccentric wheel as Patrick suggests... It's a pretty great option in my book! Of course those QB's are elegant and wonderful machines so I'd understand you wanting to check one out. Good luck either way! 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review
on the Thunder Burts? ...most knobbies will slip climbing out of the saddle, too much weight on the real wheel... try sitting on the nose of the saddle to keep the weight more balanced. That's why WTB designed their saddle with a dropped nose. ~mike On Sunday, January 12, 2014 6:02:58 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I think they would be a good choice if you're going to be on asphalt a chunk of the time. Spin really fast. They slip out a little while climbing out of the saddle, but that's the price you pay for fast on pavement. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:41 PM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: David, Glad to hear they're working for you. I may go with these for the Atlantis in 26 at the least that's the plan. My vote is for the OB-1 the perfect tire name. ~Hugh On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:57:19 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2014/01/schwalbe-thunder- burts-i-like-em.html Don't know how they'll wear, but initial blush is all positive! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 650b group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 650b+uns...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to 65...@googlegroups.com javascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/650b. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTT: Sam for Simple One or QB
*Just* for what it's worth, I often treat my two secondary bikes, the 2X7 Ram and the 2X9 Fargo, as singlespeeds -- 'specially the first -- by keeping the drivetrain in the straight chainline gear (deliberately arranged to be the cruising gear; 70 for the Ram, 64 Fargo). Only downside, nothing to spend $$ on. Patrick shifting, as coasting, is a pernicious habit Moore, with a nod to Sheldon B/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:05 PM, Nils Eng n...@silvercca.org wrote: Thanks for the suggestion, gentlemen-- that seems like a prudent course to take. I DO love the Sam, but I'm really enjoying SS on my Krampus and would like to give it a whirl on the road as well. Patrick, thanks for saving me from myself-- Tony, thanks for the second! On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:39:08 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: I just set up my XO-3 with an ENO eccentric wheel as Patrick suggests... It's a pretty great option in my book! Of course those QB's are elegant and wonderful machines so I'd understand you wanting to check one out. Good luck either way! 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...
We really do have a great community on this list.Yes we do but then there are those that just have to create their own list. Poke, poke, poke...feel me poking Smitty. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 10:11 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote: Flickr... All the reasons David said. I was on Flickr, then switched to Picassa for a spell, but ended up back at Flickr because Picassa felt lonely. The 13 pics for 2013 is a fun way to summarize and look back... both at my own trips/pics and others. Hey I remember seeing these the first time around. We really do have a great community on this list. --Smitty On Saturday, January 11, 2014 9:44:22 AM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Flickr: easy to use, easy to manage, easy to catalog, easy to share, easy to comment on. There's a critical mass of Rivvy people on it so able to use socially. Hybrid between photo-hosting sites and social networking sites. Easy to fall into a rabbit hold of looking at gorgeous photos. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Michael Hechmer mhec...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks to everyone for sharing. It's been fun seeing them all. It was easy for me to select the first picture, a rainbow over Fairfax Falls, first photo taken on my first ride with a new iphone. After that it got harder. Three trips 1:Michigan Minnesota; 2: Quebec City I'le D'Orleans; 3: California. and of course VT. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:28:37 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: Apologies for the incorrect link. This should work I hope: http://www.flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157639647264786/ thanks to Steve for alerting me to my error.: Here: https://picasaweb.google.com/110692344592863063357/January112014 BTW, A question about photo sharing. I've used Photo Stream but it automatically reorganizes photos by number. So I've tried Picassa but see most everyone else uses Flicker. Why? Michael On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:01:31 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: I have been enjoying viewing everyone's photos. Here are mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=one_set7215 7639647264786 Safe cycling, Erl On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 9:00:55 PM UTC-5, Meade Anderson wrote: its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I pared it down to 13, well make that just a few more than 13..anyone else with a similar compilation should post away... http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianmeade/sets/72157638895721164/ meade...who has taken up running in these single digit 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lIag1CQ-95k/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review
Yeah, I can focus on keeping them in contact, they just slip out a bit more if you're not paying attention. Again, not a bad thing, just a bit less grip than some Nevegals! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 7:06 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: on the Thunder Burts? ...most knobbies will slip climbing out of the saddle, too much weight on the real wheel... try sitting on the nose of the saddle to keep the weight more balanced. That's why WTB designed their saddle with a dropped nose. ~mike On Sunday, January 12, 2014 6:02:58 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I think they would be a good choice if you're going to be on asphalt a chunk of the time. Spin really fast. They slip out a little while climbing out of the saddle, but that's the price you pay for fast on pavement. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:41 PM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.com wrote: David, Glad to hear they're working for you. I may go with these for the Atlantis in 26 at the least that's the plan. My vote is for the OB-1 the perfect tire name. ~Hugh On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:57:19 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2014/01/schwalbe-thunder-bu rts-i-like-em.html Don't know how they'll wear, but initial blush is all positive! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 650b group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 650b+uns...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 65...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/650b. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Wool Hoody, TNF Softshell, and REI vest for sale
Hi All I've decided that jackets are happier when they're being used so I've implemented a one-in-one-out policy. After the holiday I've got some barely used gems for sale and a couple I thought RBWOB members would be the best owners for them. If you're interested, send me an email. Priority will go to those who are either buying multiple or seem like really good homes. Pictures of all available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/168j3gldu7lfhnf/TsOJ21iOqI/jackets 1) Gray Outlier Merino hoody (outlier.cc) size medium -$200 shipped to CONUS- Super soft merino wool hoody, perfect for riding. It has a nice long drop tail to keep the lower back warm, an enormous helmet compatible hood (in the picture that is a basketball in the hood to show how big it is. The ball is in a recycle bag to keep the hoodie clean). The pull cords have these wonderful little leather tabs that you slide up the chord to keep the hood cinched to whatever size you want. It has nice soft elasticized cuffs to keep the wind from rushing up the sleeves, and they're merino also, so good temperature regulation. Machine washable. Almost new condition, just a few tangles in the cord (visible in the pic). I'd say the fabric is about a 200-260 weight, 18.5 micron unbelievably soft. Size medium with a slim-ish (but not tight) fit. Good for someone with a 40-ish chest. 2) Black North Face soft shell size large -$80 CONUS- Very lightly used (I live in LA where it is neither windy nor rainy much). Soft tricot/fleece lined softshell. North Face forever warranty. Water resistant and has some sort of windproofing membrane. Seems to be the previous model of this one based on the features and the tags (http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-jackets-vests/men-39-s-rdt-softshell-jacket.html?variationId=7D1variationName=ASPHALT%20GREY%20HEATHER) This one is slightly looser than the hoody, could easily fit the same person (both fit me), but more room for layering underneath or would work for up to a 42 chest. 3) Gray/Black REI windproof fleece vest size medium - $30 CONUS- Great shape, seen a little more usage than the other two. Slim, but not tight, and definitely room to layer underneath. Soft fleece inner, top (black portion) has a softshell-y material to resist abrasion from a pack. Windproofing membrane. Packs pretty small. Perfect for throwing in the pack and saving for that one long descent where the wind cuts through your other gear or for when the weather takes a turn for the worse. REI spectacular forever warranty. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Wool Hoody, TNF Softshell, and REI vest for sale
Changing subject and clarifying that the softshell is, indeed, *black* despite the example link I sent. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:34:53 PM UTC-8, Vic wrote: Hi All I've decided that jackets are happier when they're being used so I've implemented a one-in-one-out policy. After the holiday I've got some barely used gems for sale and a couple I thought RBWOB members would be the best owners for them. If you're interested, send me an email. Priority will go to those who are either buying multiple or seem like really good homes. Pictures of all available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/168j3gldu7lfhnf/TsOJ21iOqI/jackets 1) Gray Outlier Merino hoody (outlier.cc) size medium -$200 shipped to CONUS- Super soft merino wool hoody, perfect for riding. It has a nice long drop tail to keep the lower back warm, an enormous helmet compatible hood (in the picture that is a basketball in the hood to show how big it is. The ball is in a recycle bag to keep the hoodie clean). The pull cords have these wonderful little leather tabs that you slide up the chord to keep the hood cinched to whatever size you want. It has nice soft elasticized cuffs to keep the wind from rushing up the sleeves, and they're merino also, so good temperature regulation. Machine washable. Almost new condition, just a few tangles in the cord (visible in the pic). I'd say the fabric is about a 200-260 weight, 18.5 micron unbelievably soft. Size medium with a slim-ish (but not tight) fit. Good for someone with a 40-ish chest. 2) Black North Face soft shell size large -$80 CONUS- Very lightly used (I live in LA where it is neither windy nor rainy much). Soft tricot/fleece lined softshell. North Face forever warranty. Water resistant and has some sort of windproofing membrane. Seems to be the previous model of this one based on the features and the tags ( http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-jackets-vests/men-39-s-rdt-softshell-jacket.html?variationId=7D1variationName=ASPHALT%20GREY%20HEATHER) This one is slightly looser than the hoody, could easily fit the same person (both fit me), but more room for layering underneath or would work for up to a 42 chest. 3) Gray/Black REI windproof fleece vest size medium - $30 CONUS- Great shape, seen a little more usage than the other two. Slim, but not tight, and definitely room to layer underneath. Soft fleece inner, top (black portion) has a softshell-y material to resist abrasion from a pack. Windproofing membrane. Packs pretty small. Perfect for throwing in the pack and saving for that one long descent where the wind cuts through your other gear or for when the weather takes a turn for the worse. REI spectacular forever warranty. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sykesville, MD 30-miler on Sam today.
PS - check out the old blue caboose in the background. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...
Love the UPS Guy pic... classic. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 12:58:11 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: I echo Shawn's sentiment regarding favorite thread of the year and inspiration you are all that for me. I must confess I haven't yet viewed all the sets but have every intention to do so. My set was impossible to winnow down to thirteen so apologies but I just had too many great moments this past year. I met so many awesome wonderful people both on the list and in person who have added tons to my life. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157639695907414/show/ ~Hugh On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:07:40 PM UTC-8, shawn m. wrote: This is my favorite thread of the year! Everyone's photos are a real inspiration to me; I always want to take more pictures when I'm out on the bike, but I'm terrible at actually getting it done. My goal this year is to get better at that (taking better photos would be nice, too!). As far as riding goes, 2013 was a good year for me despite spinal neurosurgery in June (success!). I made several short trips around Puget Sound, Southwest Washington, and Portland, ranging from 2-4 days. I made four trips to Portland with my bike, including a 2 week stint to attend the professional mechanics course at United Bike Institute. Portland is an easy place to love when it comes to bikes... I finished out the year with an urban downhill alley cat that was great fun. I enjoyed being the crazy 'old' guy on the Rivendell! Here's my set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45524179@N08/sets/72157639677154854/ I don't post very often, but I really value this group and appreciate all of your contributions. Happy New Year, and good riding in 2014! On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:00:55 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I pared it down to 13, well make that just a few more than 13..anyone else with a similar compilation should post away... http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianmeade/sets/72157638895721164/ meade...who has taken up running in these single digit 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...
Thanks...I'd been off a bike for longer than I care to be and I was checking with Riv on the timing. I was like our Dachshund waiting for the mail to come through the mail slot, stare, stare, stare. It's here! ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:07 PM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Love the UPS Guy pic... classic. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 12:58:11 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: I echo Shawn's sentiment regarding favorite thread of the year and inspiration you are all that for me. I must confess I haven't yet viewed all the sets but have every intention to do so. My set was impossible to winnow down to thirteen so apologies but I just had too many great moments this past year. I met so many awesome wonderful people both on the list and in person who have added tons to my life. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157639695907414/show/ ~Hugh On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:07:40 PM UTC-8, shawn m. wrote: This is my favorite thread of the year! Everyone's photos are a real inspiration to me; I always want to take more pictures when I'm out on the bike, but I'm terrible at actually getting it done. My goal this year is to get better at that (taking better photos would be nice, too!). As far as riding goes, 2013 was a good year for me despite spinal neurosurgery in June (success!). I made several short trips around Puget Sound, Southwest Washington, and Portland, ranging from 2-4 days. I made four trips to Portland with my bike, including a 2 week stint to attend the professional mechanics course at United Bike Institute. Portland is an easy place to love when it comes to bikes... I finished out the year with an urban downhill alley cat that was great fun. I enjoyed being the crazy 'old' guy on the Rivendell! Here's my set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45524179@N08/sets/72157639677154854/ I don't post very often, but I really value this group and appreciate all of your contributions. Happy New Year, and good riding in 2014! On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:00:55 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I pared it down to 13, well make that just a few more than 13..anyone else with a similar compilation should post away... http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianmeade/sets/72157638895721164/ meade...who has taken up running in these single digit times... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lIag1CQ-95k/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree
Jim and Jim you are the best thanks to each of you for stepping up to make this summer one potentially the best ever in Rivendell and country bike riding history. Maybe two new threads could be started to keep the ball rolling, let list members become accurately informed about each event, and hopefully solicited help will be received by those close enough to help. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Is the Hunqapillar an updated Atlantis or a budget version of the Bombadil?
When it was first introduced, it did seem like the Hunq was a replacement for the Atlantis (and that the Atlantis was going away). But the design got tweaked, GP said the Atlantis was still going to be available, and suddenly the Hunq seemed like its own unique beast. I think the line got further blurred when production was shifted to Waterford instead of Taiwan. When the Bomba semi-disappeared the Hunqa seems to have slid into its slot in the line up, with its own niche and application. Cheers! Chris -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
That extra 60 minutes could be optimistic. Even if correct, those are 60 high stress minutes if you are driving or someone picking you up. Best escape from LAX is one of several bus services. dougP On Sunday, January 12, 2014 6:14:01 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: ONT has dropped a lot of flights, including many from big hubs. PSP at the same time is ramping up the # of flights. PSP is supposed to be a nice little airport as well. But if you can get to Ontario, it's closer and hopefully cheaper. LAX is only another 60 minutes away, but that's a whole other story... http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-feinstein-ontario-airport-20131219,0,1545418.story http://articles.latimes.com/2013/dec/04/local/la-me-palm-springs-airport-20131205 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:31 PM, Eric Norris campyo...@me.comjavascript: wrote: Palm Springs tends to be more expensive to fly into, and there are fewer carriers. Southwest flies out of Ontario, so it's easier to get to. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jan 10, 2014, at 8:56 PM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Yes, what Doug said. But PS is very much adding a lot of flights. It's the it airport in SoCal right now. LAX is cheapest, but another hour away. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 8:50 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript:wrote: Ontario is closest but service has cut way back the last few years. Palm Springs? Mmmm, not so sure how far you can get from there. Santa Ana / John Wayne has service to Denver. If you want to ship a bike, we can work out someplace to receive it send back. dougP On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:48:11 AM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: So...hypothetically speakingif one were to fly out from Denver CO...what would be the closest airport? Santa Ana? -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Hunqapillar an updated Atlantis or a budget version of the Bombadil?
That's exactly how I remember it. But I'll add this: at the new BBH store in Walnut Creek, they have sample models in there of the Hunq, the Sam, the Betty, and the Roadeo. They have little placards saying what each is for. On the Hunq's placard, the Hunq is referred to as our mountain bike or if not that exact wording, something equivalent in meaning. -Jim W. On Jan 12, 2014, at 8:25 PM, Christopher Murray wrote: When it was first introduced, it did seem like the Hunq was a replacement for the Atlantis (and that the Atlantis was going away). But the design got tweaked, GP said the Atlantis was still going to be available, and suddenly the Hunq seemed like its own unique beast. I think the line got further blurred when production was shifted to Waterford instead of Taiwan. When the Bomba semi-disappeared the Hunqa seems to have slid into its slot in the line up, with its own niche and application. Cheers! Chris -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - 700x55 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
Figured I'd chime in. There is Burbank Airport. It's a 15 to 20 minute easy drive from my house. I could pick you up depending on your arrival date and time. Say you flew in on a Friday you can hang your hat overnight at our home then we can drive out the next morning really early or I could pick you up and we drive out late Friday(large amount of commuter traffic going East) camp at David's ( hey David you did make that offer months ago) and be up for the ride early Saturday morning. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:31 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: That extra 60 minutes could be optimistic. Even if correct, those are 60 high stress minutes if you are driving or someone picking you up. Best escape from LAX is one of several bus services. dougP On Sunday, January 12, 2014 6:14:01 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: ONT has dropped a lot of flights, including many from big hubs. PSP at the same time is ramping up the # of flights. PSP is supposed to be a nice little airport as well. But if you can get to Ontario, it's closer and hopefully cheaper. LAX is only another 60 minutes away, but that's a whole other story... http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-feinstein- ontario-airport-20131219,0,1545418.story http://articles.latimes.com/2013/dec/04/local/la-me-palm- springs-airport-20131205 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 3:31 PM, Eric Norris campyo...@me.com wrote: Palm Springs tends to be more expensive to fly into, and there are fewer carriers. Southwest flies out of Ontario, so it's easier to get to. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jan 10, 2014, at 8:56 PM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, what Doug said. But PS is very much adding a lot of flights. It's the it airport in SoCal right now. LAX is cheapest, but another hour away. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 8:50 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net wrote: Ontario is closest but service has cut way back the last few years. Palm Springs? Mmmm, not so sure how far you can get from there. Santa Ana / John Wayne has service to Denver. If you want to ship a bike, we can work out someplace to receive it send back. dougP On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:48:11 AM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: So...hypothetically speakingif one were to fly out from Denver CO...what would be the closest airport? Santa Ana? -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/onagr1s9VbY/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree
Or a new group? ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:18 PM, Abcyclehank hankinso...@me.com wrote: Jim and Jim you are the best thanks to each of you for stepping up to make this summer one potentially the best ever in Rivendell and country bike riding history. Maybe two new threads could be started to keep the ball rolling, let list members become accurately informed about each event, and hopefully solicited help will be received by those close enough to help. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/i87JbNYav-A/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv e-bike conversion?
*Joe, how does the throttle work on the Hilltopper? With rear wheel e-bikes, power is matched to pedal effort. But with front wheel e-bikes, it would seem that no such linkage exists. * *Dave* On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:18:17 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: I can see cyclists having qualms about e-bikes operated with a throttle like a motorcycle, but the pedal-assist variety is very nice. I recently picked up a no-name (read, Chinese) electric-assist folder off Craigslist just to see what it's all about, and I love it. I live at the top of a monster hill, and there are days I just don't want to end a ride on that thing under my own (meager) power. The electric makes it possible to still get a decent ride in, but on an artificially flattened terrain. One option you may want to look at is a Hilltopper replacement front wheel if you have a 700 or 26-inch-wheel Riv. It's a relatively low cost (and power) fully reversible application http://www.electric-bike-kit.com/hill-topper.aspx. It does exactly what the name implies: A little boost over the hill. Joe I can't get 'ny mo' powah, Captain! Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, January 10, 2014 2:01:36 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: I know the very idea is anathema, but has anyone had any experience with converting a Rivendell bike of any model to an e-bike? Thanks, Cecily -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] SoCal S240 a Month Club
Okay were already into mid January and I know I need to get one in before the end of the month. I've polled the usual suspects and it appears that the 24th 25th is going to be the best time. So here's the plan: Take the Metrolink train to the Vincent Grade Acton station and ride out and up Angeles Forest Springs Rd to Mill Creek Summit. I will need to make a call to the ranger district and inquiry about water at the Summit. From MCS continue on and up Mount Gleason Road skirting the flank of Mount Gleason (we can stash our bikes and hike the 600' to the summit) and make a stealth camp either around Lighting Point or Messenger Flats camps. Mike S. said that MF's was closed but I'm into stealthing it anyhow. This is approximately a 2500' to 3000' climb all pavement for about 25 miles +- 2 miles. Doug P. and I did this ride last May and this is a pleasant ride. Following day will be the long mileage day approximately 35 miles back down Santa Clara Divide Rd(broken pavement rough stuff so this is where you'll want ideally 42 mm tires with a good casing I'll be running Rumpkins) to Sand Canyon Bear Divide climb up to Dillon Divide and Little Tujunga Rd back down to Foothill. There's a Restaurant at the intersection, so I'll check the schedule and post the menu a bit later hoping for beer too. For any out of town Riv folk like the San Diego contingent this will need to be determined. The early train gets to Acton at 8:10 am though that's pretty early it would be ideal due to short days. Suggestions as usual are welcome. Everyone is responsible for their meals. We'll of course do a weather check and make a call for the 31st if we have a freak Chinook but I'm confident that'll it'll be a go. ~Hugh -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] SoCal S240 a Month Club
Correction: On the stash the bike part I want to make it clear I was proposing a hike to the summit for the sake of a summit then come back down and find our camp site. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 9:36 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Okay were already into mid January and I know I need to get one in before the end of the month. I've polled the usual suspects and it appears that the 24th 25th is going to be the best time. So here's the plan: Take the Metrolink train to the Vincent Grade Acton station and ride out and up Angeles Forest Springs Rd to Mill Creek Summit. I will need to make a call to the ranger district and inquiry about water at the Summit. From MCS continue on and up Mount Gleason Road skirting the flank of Mount Gleason (we can stash our bikes and hike the 600' to the summit) and make a stealth camp either around Lighting Point or Messenger Flats camps. Mike S. said that MF's was closed but I'm into stealthing it anyhow. This is approximately a 2500' to 3000' climb all pavement for about 25 miles +- 2 miles. Doug P. and I did this ride last May and this is a pleasant ride. Following day will be the long mileage day approximately 35 miles back down Santa Clara Divide Rd(broken pavement rough stuff so this is where you'll want ideally 42 mm tires with a good casing I'll be running Rumpkins) to Sand Canyon Bear Divide climb up to Dillon Divide and Little Tujunga Rd back down to Foothill. There's a Restaurant at the intersection, so I'll check the schedule and post the menu a bit later hoping for beer too. For any out of town Riv folk like the San Diego contingent this will need to be determined. The early train gets to Acton at 8:10 am though that's pretty early it would be ideal due to short days. Suggestions as usual are welcome. Everyone is responsible for their meals. We'll of course do a weather check and make a call for the 31st if we have a freak Chinook but I'm confident that'll it'll be a go. ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/AsQw5Q8u9PE/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Now my Pop's Windsor looks a lot like a Rivendell
beautiful job with the restoration, Bill! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...
The geographically specific group has it's perks. On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:11 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks...I'd been off a bike for longer than I care to be and I was checking with Riv on the timing. I was like our Dachshund waiting for the mail to come through the mail slot, stare, stare, stare. It's here! ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:07 PM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Love the UPS Guy pic... classic. On Sunday, January 12, 2014 12:58:11 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: I echo Shawn's sentiment regarding favorite thread of the year and inspiration you are all that for me. I must confess I haven't yet viewed all the sets but have every intention to do so. My set was impossible to winnow down to thirteen so apologies but I just had too many great moments this past year. I met so many awesome wonderful people both on the list and in person who have added tons to my life. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157639695907414/show/ ~Hugh On Saturday, January 11, 2014 10:07:40 PM UTC-8, shawn m. wrote: This is my favorite thread of the year! Everyone's photos are a real inspiration to me; I always want to take more pictures when I'm out on the bike, but I'm terrible at actually getting it done. My goal this year is to get better at that (taking better photos would be nice, too!). As far as riding goes, 2013 was a good year for me despite spinal neurosurgery in June (success!). I made several short trips around Puget Sound, Southwest Washington, and Portland, ranging from 2-4 days. I made four trips to Portland with my bike, including a 2 week stint to attend the professional mechanics course at United Bike Institute. Portland is an easy place to love when it comes to bikes... I finished out the year with an urban downhill alley cat that was great fun. I enjoyed being the crazy 'old' guy on the Rivendell! Here's my set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45524179@N08/sets/72157639677154854/ I don't post very often, but I really value this group and appreciate all of your contributions. Happy New Year, and good riding in 2014! On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:00:55 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I pared it down to 13, well make that just a few more than 13..anyone else with a similar compilation should post away... http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianmeade/sets/72157638895721164/ meade...who has taken up running in these single digit times... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lIag1CQ-95k/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lIag1CQ-95k/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Now my Pop's Windsor looks a lot like a Rivendell
Beautiful work! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...
2013 left me with the gift of new friendships and many adventures, not all were photographed, but quite a few were. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/sets/72157639711905926/ -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
