[RBW] Waxed dental floss as thread for Riv type bags

This seems like a pretty resourceful group, but just thought Id share how great waxed dental floss is for sewing on patches and making repairs to Riv type bags( waxed canvas and such) Some/ most probably already know this, but I just found out about it. its WAY easier to work with than re

Re: [RBW] haven't been riding my Roadeo lately

I hear lots of good things about those Assos shorts but man are they expen$ive. On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 10:04 PM, Don Compton wrote: > I was having problems with the "nether regions" and had to finally give up > on Brooks B17's. On the way, I discovered the Specialized Romin saddle and > Assos

Re: [RBW] A ride report on my summer soltice ride

Inspiring ride report, that is one way to truly get the most out of the longest day! -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Now we're getting deep. :-) dougP On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:10:03 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Gee . . . let me think . . .. ho hum ho hum . . . . > > If you are HERE . . . . you "qualify" :) > > This isn't rocket science ;) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] A ride report on my summer soltice ride

Nice recovery. Lack of sleep lethargy is hard to overcome, especially when you tack on all the riding above your comfort level on the first day. I wish the 2nd day of the 600K I rode this year was easy like Sunday morning. Instead, it was straight into the teeth of a 25mph headwind after the pas

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

yet here you remain On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 9:29:08 PM UTC-5, Robert Barr wrote: > > Interesting, I read Grant as saying " this works for me - if it helps you > use it, but find your own path". > > > On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Cecily Walker > wrote: > >> >> >> On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7

[RBW] haven't been riding my Roadeo lately

I was having problems with the "nether regions" and had to finally give up on Brooks B17's. On the way, I discovered the Specialized Romin saddle and Assos shorts. My discomfort was so bad that I went to Kaiser and had all the tests. Health wise, everything is "ok". Well, the Romin saddle and

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres tires, a review.

Ann My own experience is the same as yours. 60 psi rear and 55 in front. Faster downhill on coarse roads and surprisingly good to climb on. On Sunday, June 22, 2014, Anne Paulson wrote: > I got back yesterday from Sierra to the Sea, a 586 mile supported bike > tour from Lake Tahoe to San Fran

[RBW] possible riv sighting skagit flats

nice fellow headed north on Farm to Market Road just south of Edison, Washington on what looked like a blue riv with a handlebar bag. we were a 68 atlantis, a 65 Redwood and my wonderful 54 Rambouillet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Interesting, I read Grant as saying " this works for me - if it helps you use it, but find your own path". On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > > > On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:03:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> yep, grant is the leader and we're all just followers. >> > > *b

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:03:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > yep, grant is the leader and we're all just followers. > *b* ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] A ride report on my summer soltice ride

http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/06/on-day-that-sun-stands-still-east-creek.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...

Re: [RBW] Re: Travel to SFO / RBW: Food Tips?

I second The Bica recommendation. It's my home away from home. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

Och! I'm sorry. I sent it via the web interface, so have no record of it. Perhaps Chris can forward it to you? One thing I meant to put in but don't know if I did or not is that measuring ketones via urine is not very helpful. As you becomes keto adapted, your body will hold on to ketones, reco

[RBW] Re: Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

Clayton: Joe's suggestion of a Bridgestone MB- is a good one & a possible expansion of that thought would be the RB-T or one of the XO variants. As predecessors to Rivendell they will share the same design philosophy, i.e., longer chainstays, rack eyelets, decent gearing, etc. dougP On Tue

[RBW] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

I'm interested in your reply too. In a similar boat as Chris but blood sugar is higher. On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 5:09:16 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Great questions, Chris. I'll reply off group. > > With abandon, > Patrick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Looking for a Carradice saddlebag setup

I'm looking for a camper or nelson longflap, and a bagman qr support. Any color is fine. -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

Great questions, Chris. I'll reply off group. With abandon, Patrick -- 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...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

Patrick, I'm doing the keto thing in the hopes that I can reverse my recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, lose some weight and be able to spend more time riding my bicycle in interesting places. I'm encouraged by your experience with a ketogenic diet but did you experience a transition phase

[RBW] Re: Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

Any old Bridgestone MB-something should do fine for not too much money. I don't know about your area, but there's a billion of 'em here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every 26-inch wheel Bstone in N. CA. seems to have been kept on the road in reasonably decent shape. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. O

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Gee . . . let me think . . .. ho hum ho hum . . . . If you are HERE . . . . you "qualify" :) This isn't rocket science ;) -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

Thanks! On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:42 AM, eflayer wrote: Depends on what size wheels you are looking for. If 700c, I might suggest the New Albion Privateer:   http://newalbioncycles.com/privateer1/   Or Soma Saga:   http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/saga   Maybe slightly better tubes

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

I'm pretty thrilled with the Esbit and use the titanium bowl that Riv offers to heat water. I also use a few wood matches leaning over the fuel pellet to give the flames a slightly wider disbursal (I hope that makes sense). Seems to work better that way. If you have high winds you may need some

[RBW] Re: Clem Rack and Bruce Gordon RnR's

I just fine tuned my Clem rack on my Sam but up front. I also have the BG tires but bent into my Surly but have considered moving them to the Sam as I prefer them to the lil big bens in there now. I'll post my pics as soon as I get my swift short stacks back which are out in loan. FW, CCB -

Re: [RBW] Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

Or many late 80s to early 90s rigid MTBs can fill the role adequately. Look for the top-end models for nice tubing and geometry. Most sizes of Atlantii have 72 degree head and seat tubes and 44cm chainstays, for comparison purposes. Some vintage MTBs have strange tech dead-ends, though. My '88

[RBW] Re: Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

Depends on what size wheels you are looking for. If 700c, I might suggest the New Albion Privateer: http://newalbioncycles.com/privateer1/ Or Soma Saga: http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/saga Maybe slightly better tubes on the Saga, but who knows? I took a short ride on the built up

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Thanks, all. I do enjoy the discussions here. For those sensitive to the whiff of neurosis or of an almost obnoxious admiration of Rivendell, well, that might be part of it, but I justified asking the question because it seemed like it might generate some interesting dialogue. As for how nice

[RBW] FS: New 9cm Nitto Talux 26.0mm stem

This is a new 9cm Nitto Talux 26.0mm stem. I took it out of its plastic, but never installed it as the 12 cm on the QB worked out great for me. $70 shipped. Please respond off list. Thanks! With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Under-biking the Saluki

> > Another advantage of a trailer is that it can double as a wheelbarrow type > device once you arrived at your work site. Kevin Chicago, IL -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] FS: New 9cm Nitto Talux 26.0mm stem

This is a new 9cm Nitto Talux 26.0mm stem. I took it out of its plastic, but never installed it as the 12 cm on the QB worked out great for me. (there may be a double post. I apologize if so. Google acted oddly the first attempt). $70 shipped. Please respond off list. Thanks! With abandon, Pat

Re: [RBW] Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

I think the Surly Long Haul Trucker is a pretty decent approximation. On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 9:48 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I own an Atlantis and it has been my favorite bike, ever. I bought the > frame new in '99 or so and it has been my m

[RBW] Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

I own an Atlantis and it has been my favorite bike, ever. I bought the frame new in '99 or so and it has been my main transportation since then. I love the fit and am trying to find an inexpensive frame, such as an old chromoly Mt. Bike frame, that has close to the same geometry for my girlfrie

Re: [RBW] Under-biking the Saluki

Now you need a portable saw mill to process those logs into 2x4s, and build the structures out of self-created lumber! here's a cheapie, well, relatively speaking. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200325617_200325617?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Logging-_-Saw%20Milling%20%2B%20Accessories-_-

Re: [RBW] Riv Owner Qualifications

This isn't my list, so my thoughts on the matter are to be taken with the appropriate grain of salt, but I'd be inclined to say that interest in the topics discussed on the RBWOB list is probably all that's required to participate. The conversation revolves around Rivendell Bicycles, bicycle co

[RBW] FS: Moustache Bars (both 25.4 and 26.0)

Hello, I have two Nitto Moustache bars for sale. One has a 25.4mm clamp area and the other has a 26.0mm clamp area. They are for sale for $26 ea. plus shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

yep, grant is the leader and we're all just followers. On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 6:04:53 AM UTC-5, justin...@gmail.com wrote: > > Unless you own the company you're not a Rivendell Owner. > > -J > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

The 18"-20"era definitely take creativity and would go faster with a bigger saw -- but it is doable. Undersawing. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 6:45:25 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Patrick that silky saw looks awesome (if a bit spendy!). 18-20" diameters > are pr

[RBW] Re: Clem Rack and Bruce Gordon RnR's

I have a new 9cm Talux. I wrote you off group, but know those get lost sometimes. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw

Re: [RBW] Under-biking the Saluki

First there were country bikes - then there were logging bikes. On Jun 24, 2014, at 4:51 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Fantastic, Tony! Your Saluki is looking a wee bit like those old Australian > outback sheep sheerer bikes! Strap on your bed roll and you're all set. Grin. > > For compact ca

[RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

what a fun ride+ report, Tony. On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 12:26:21 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > I think I found an edge of my own personal envelope where the Saluki is > involved on Sunday... not that it wasn't up to the task but I think this > was a bit of a stretch. To be fair I had jus

Re: [RBW] Riv Owner Qualifications

Ha!!! On Jun 24, 2014, at 4:04 AM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: > Unless you own the company you're not a Rivendell Owner. > > -J > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: Clem Rack and Bruce Gordon RnR's

that looks terrific! The clem rack seems well designed and very strong. On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 9:20:19 AM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > A few minor updates to the S.H. which actually make it feel like an > entirely new bike. > Going to lose the Albatross in favor of the Albastache in a few d

[RBW] Re: PSA: Big X0-3 on the bay

It's steep for sure, but considering a current complete used Rivendell will run $1500 on the low end, and even X0-1's are fetching 2k...it's a nice complete bike in a big size that would stand in for an Atlantis for someone not ready to spend 3-4x the entry fee. On Monday, June 23, 2014 5:00:33

[RBW] Clem Rack and Bruce Gordon RnR's

A few minor updates to the S.H. which actually make it feel like an entirely new bike. Going to lose the Albatross in favor of the Albastache in a few days. Just need the right stem for that..(so if anyone has a 8cm, 26.0mm technomic or otherwise, let me know) The RnR's feel great, so supple and

Re: [RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

Will that is awesome! I was thinking about trailers but mostly the dual wheeled varieties like the super-tough looking surly models. I'd forgotten about the BOB trailers. That might be a great option, though perhaps pulled by one of my B-stones rather than the Saluki. Not that it can't handle i

[RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

If your chainstays are on the stiff side, don't know since I don't own a Saluki, you can run a BOB YAK trailer. These work really, really, well for poking around the woods. You can do single track with them. Anyway... if you have a YAK, you can get this: http://www.amazon.com/BOB-Tool-Rax-Ibex-

Re: [RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

Patrick that silky saw looks awesome (if a bit spendy!). 18-20" diameters are pretty impressive work! The bow saw definitely could have handled the tree faster, I did use it for the felling cut but I chopped out the hinge. I'm a total novice at this kind of thing but I'm enjoying myself. Eventual

[RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

Fantastic, Tony! Your Saluki is looking a wee bit like those old Australian outback sheep sheerer bikes! Strap on your bed roll and you're all set. Grin. For compact carrying and amazing sawing power, I love my Silky Saw Big Boy 2000. Though the blade is only 14", it's truly amazing the diamete

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

hey Tony, I had this one wander into my yard - it's a foot long - never seen one like this - not this size. I fed it some one of the cat foot flavors that my cat rejects

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Unless you own the company you're not a Rivendell Owner. -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.

[RBW] Re: Travel to SFO / RBW: Food Tips?

Ritual Coffee Tacolicious Both are on Valencia Street, San Francisco. Best, Larry On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 3:35:39 PM UTC-4, Frank wrote: > > Taking the boys to San Francisco (staying in Union Square) for 5 days. > Will BART to RB

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Um ... pass the kool-aid, please. L On Sunday, June 22, 2014 12:02:29 AM UTC-4, Mathew Greiner wrote: > > I've been wondering lately, what percentage of my bike needs to originate > at Rivendell to qualify as a real RBW Owner? Obviously, a frame will do the > trick, but that's something I don't